Real Sociedad has drawn 1-1 with Athletic in a thrilling Basque derby. Gonçalo Guedes opened the scoring with a great long-range goal, but Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta equalized in the 88th minute.
Athletic started determined to take the initiative, but Real Sociedad created more danger in the rival area. Unai Simón was the star of the match with four outstanding saves.
The draw allows Real Sociedad to remain in eighth place in La Liga, 48 points behind leaders Barcelona. Real Sociedad has 46 points in 38 games, with 11 wins, 13 draws, and 14 losses.
Real Sociedad is still in the fight for a European spot, with several teams chasing them in the table. Their next match will be key to maintaining their options.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| League position | 10th |
| Points | 46 |
| Games played | 38 |
| Wins | 11 |
| Draws | 13 |
| Losses | 14 |
| Goal difference | -2 |
| Goals for | 59 |
| Goals against | 61 |
| Last result | Espanyol 1-1 Real Sociedad (2026-05-23) |
| Recent form | 0W-3D-2L (DDDLL, most recent first) |
