Real Sociedad has gone three consecutive LaLiga matches without defeat following their away victory over Elche. The win at the Martínez Valero on September 9, 2026, confirms an upward trend for Pellegrino Matarazzo's side.
How has Real Sociedad's unbeaten run unfolded?
The victory at Elche comes after a draw against Celta de Vigo and a win over Espanyol. This three-match unbeaten streak is the best the txuri-urdin have managed in the domestic league in the last seven months. Manager Pellegrino Matarazzo, who has not yet completed a full year in charge, had only achieved a similar run once before, right after his arrival at the club. That initial sequence was six matches without a loss, featuring four wins and two draws.
What did the win at Elche represent?
The match at the Martínez Valero held special significance because it ended a long drought of away wins. The last time Real Sociedad had won on the road was on February 28, 2026, when they beat Mallorca 0-1 at Son Moix. Jorge Serrano noted that "the victory at the Martínez Valero against Elche confirmed the good feelings of the txuri-urdin block." A span of 191 days, over six months, separated one away win from the next, a gap the team has overcome at a key point in the calendar.
What is Real Sociedad's current standing?
With these results, Real Sociedad sits in ninth place in LaLiga, with 7 points from five matchdays. Their record is two wins, one draw, and two losses, with a goal tally of 6 for and 8 against. The team is five points behind the leaders, Barcelona. The stated objective is to maintain this continuity in performance to cement a place in the higher positions of the table, which you can track on our standings page.
What challenges lie ahead for the team?
The schedule is demanding, especially with the imminent return of European competition. The next fixture is a high-stakes encounter: they will host Atlético Madrid, seventh in the table, at the Reale Arena on September 13. To navigate this period, Matarazzo will have to manage a squad with some notable absences, including Pablo Marín and Álvaro Odriozola, whose status is listed on our injuries page. The squad aims to solidify this improved form against a top-tier rival in San Sebastián.
