Real Sociedad remains in 13th place in LaLiga after drawing nil-nil with Celta de Vigo in an advanced match from the sixth matchday. The San Sebastián side has three points from three games, with a record of one win and two losses, and sits six points behind leaders Barcelona.
How did the draw against Celta unfold?
The match at the Reale Arena ended goalless, a result that leaves both teams with a point. Real Sociedad dominated possession in the first half, completing 277 passes, while Celta increased their control to 59% after the break. Overall, the visiting team accumulated 451 completed passes. Defensive solidity was notable for La Real, who made 22 clearances in total during the game. Photographs from EFE captured the intensity of the duel, showing actions from Yangel Herrera, Sergio Gómez, Mikel Oyarzabal, and Takefusa Kubo, among others. The next league fixture is away against 19th-placed Elche on September 7th, as listed on our fixtures page.
What do the data from the loss to Real Madrid reveal?
An analysis of set-pieces during the 4-1 defeat to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu focused on the fact that Madrid produced four shots from dead-ball situations, three of them in a second phase after an initial touch. From their fourteen dead balls, the Merengues won the first contact on five of six deliveries. For their part, Real Sociedad had eighteen dead balls, including seven corners and three free kicks. The txuri-urdin won the first contact on seven of ten deliveries and produced two shots, one of which came in a second phase. Neither side managed a set-piece shot in the first half of the match.
What is the situation for the women's team against Chelsea?
Real Sociedad's women's team faces a decisive match in the UEFA Women's Champions League qualifying phase. The second leg against Chelsea Women is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2nd at the Estadio Izan in San Sebastián. The home side arrives after a first-leg defeat and with lineup issues. Natalia Arroyo's squad will be affected by several absences. Centre-back María Molina, left-back Aiara Agirrezabala, and forward Sonya Keefe are injured, while goalkeeper Alazne Estensoro is on duty with the Spain U20 team. This context adds to the recent departure of manager Arturo Ruiz to Brighton and a loss in the domestic league. The current men's first-team squad can be reviewed on our squad page.
Where does Real Sociedad stand in the table?
With the point taken against Celta, Real Sociedad sits in 13th place in the LaLiga standings. The team has scored three goals and conceded six so far this season, giving them a -3 goal difference. This situation leaves the team six points behind Barcelona, the competition leaders. The initial performance, with one win and two losses, indicates there is room for improvement in the coming weeks. Fans can follow the evolution of the standings in our standings section. The next league challenge will be a visit to Elche on September 7th, 2026.
