Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona played out a goalless draw in a LaLiga EA Sports match at the Estadio Anoeta. The fixture, which took place on January 18, 2026, in San Sebastian, was captured in images by photographer Jose Breton.
The txuri-urdin team, currently sitting 11th in the table with 4 points, kept a clean sheet against one of the title favourites. The local defence, which has conceded 6 goals in the first four matchdays of the 2026-27 season, showed solidity on that occasion. This result left Real Sociedad 5 points behind the leaders, Barcelona, a gap that remains a benchmark in the current title race.
What was the match at Anoeta like?
The January clash was a tactical and very even duel. Neither team managed to find the back of the net, despite having attacking talent in their ranks. For Real Sociedad, Japanese winger Takefusa Kubo was one of the main threats from the right flank. The images show the intensity of the battle in midfield and the attempts to break the deadlock.
What is the current squad situation?
Looking at the present, Real Sociedad prepares for its next fixture with some significant absences. Full-back Álvaro Odriozola and midfielder Pablo Marín are currently on the injured list, information that can be checked in detail on our injuries page. These absences pose a challenge for the manager when selecting his starting eleven. The team will look to turn things around after a season start with a record of one win, one draw, and two losses.
What to expect from the next fixture?
The next challenge for Real is a trip to Alicante to face Elche. This match, scheduled for September 7, 2026, represents a key opportunity to earn three points against a rival sitting in 19th place. A win could propel the team up the standings and improve a recent form guide marked by DWLL results. Planning for this trip is already underway, and fans can follow the full schedule in our fixtures section.
The San Sebastian team showed months ago that it can compete on equal terms with the giants. Now, the goal is to translate that resilience to a different setting, away from home, to secure a victory that reignites their campaign. The match against Elche will kick off at 6:30 PM on Monday, September 7.
