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Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Stats: Head-to-head Analysis

Real Sociedad host Atletico Madrid at Anoeta in San Sebastian on 13 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in La Liga Regular Season - 5. Both sides arrive in the early stages of the 2026 campaign with 7 points each, looking to consolidate positions in the top half of the table and signal their intent for European qualification. With Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid stats showing a competitive recent history, this fixture carries clear importance for the league narrative.

In the current La Liga standings, Atletico Madrid sit 7th with 7 points from 4 matches and a goal difference of +1, while Real Sociedad are 9th with 7 points from 5 games and a goal difference of -2. Real Sociedad have been solid at home so far, unbeaten in 2 league matches at Anoeta, while Atletico Madrid have split their 2 away fixtures. Against this backdrop, the Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid stats suggest a finely balanced contest where small margins could decide the outcome.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record from the most recent competitive meetings shows a tight rivalry with both teams taking points off each other in league and cup.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Real Sociedad wins: 1
  • Draws: 2
  • Atletico Madrid wins: 2

Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Timeline & Historical Context

The available Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid timeline covers five competitive fixtures across La Liga and the Copa del Rey Final, illustrating how evenly matched these sides have been. The most recent clash came on 18 April 2026 in the Copa del Rey Final at Estadio de La Cartuja in Sevilla. Atletico Madrid were the designated home team and drew 2-2 with Real Sociedad after regular time (half-time 1-2, full-time 2-2), before Real Sociedad prevailed 4-3 on penalties. That showpiece result underlined Real Sociedad’s ability to handle high-pressure occasions against Atletico.

Just over a month earlier, on 7 March 2026 in La Liga Regular Season - 27 at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Atletico Madrid edged a 3-2 home win over Real Sociedad. The half-time score was 1-1, and Atletico pushed on in the second half to secure all three points. Earlier in the same La Liga season, on 4 January 2026 at Reale Arena in San Sebastian in Regular Season - 18, Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid shared a 1-1 draw, with a goalless first half (0-0 at half-time, 1-1 full-time). These three fixtures in the 2025 La Liga and 2025 Copa del Rey campaigns show how frequently their meetings have swung on fine details.

Looking further back in the Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid timeline, Atletico Madrid recorded a dominant 4-0 home win on 10 May 2025 in La Liga Regular Season - 35 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, having led 4-0 at half-time. Before that, on 6 October 2024 at Reale Arena in La Liga Regular Season - 9, Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid drew 1-1, with Atletico leading 1-0 at the break and the hosts finding an equaliser in the second half. Across these five matches, the rivalry has featured tight scorelines, a major cup final decided on penalties, and one emphatic Atletico home victory, making the Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid timeline rich with competitive context ahead of the new clash.

Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid stats from these five fixtures underline a narrow Atletico edge in wins but with goal totals that remain close.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Real Sociedad 6 - 10 Atletico Madrid
  • Average Goals per Match: Real Sociedad 1.20 vs Atletico Madrid 2.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Real Sociedad's stadium: 3 matches played here — Real Sociedad won 0 (as home side), Atletico Madrid won 0 (as away side), 3 draws
  • At Atletico Madrid's stadium: 2 matches played here — Atletico Madrid won 2 (as home side), Real Sociedad won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 18 April 2026: Atletico Madrid 2-2 Real Sociedad (Half-time: 1-2) – Copa del Rey Final (Real Sociedad won 4-3 on penalties)
  • 7 March 2026: Atletico Madrid 3-2 Real Sociedad (Half-time: 1-1) – La Liga Regular Season - 27
  • 4 January 2026: Real Sociedad 1-1 Atletico Madrid (Half-time: 0-0) – La Liga Regular Season - 18
  • 10 May 2025: Atletico Madrid 4-0 Real Sociedad (Half-time: 4-0) – La Liga Regular Season - 35
  • 6 October 2024: Real Sociedad 1-1 Atletico Madrid (Half-time: 0-1) – La Liga Regular Season - 9

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Real Sociedad Matches Results and Stats

Real Sociedad’s recent form in La Liga 2026, season to date, has been mixed but competitive. Across 5 league fixtures they have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 6 goals and conceding 8. At Anoeta, they have been relatively solid with 1 win and 1 draw from 2 home matches, scoring 2 and conceding just 1, which suggests a more controlled defensive performance in front of their own fans. Away from home, defensive vulnerability is more evident, with 7 goals conceded in 3 matches, but their overall scoring rate of 1.2 goals per game indicates consistent attacking threat.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 2

Last 5 Atletico Madrid Matches Results and Stats

Atletico Madrid’s La Liga 2026 form, season to date, has been steady. In 4 league matches they have produced 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 7 goals scored and 6 conceded. At home they are unbeaten, with 1 win and 1 draw, scoring 4 and allowing 2, reflecting a typically strong base. Away from home, they have split their 2 fixtures with 1 win and 1 defeat, scoring 3 and conceding 4, which suggests that while they carry offensive punch on the road, they are not entirely watertight defensively. Their overall scoring average of 1.8 goals per match is slightly higher than Real Sociedad’s, underlining a marginal attacking edge.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 1

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid stats, the picture is of a finely poised matchup with specific structural patterns. Atletico Madrid hold a slight advantage in the head-to-head record from the last five meetings, with 2 wins to Real Sociedad’s 1, and they have been perfect at home in that sequence. However, all three matches at Real Sociedad’s ground have ended level, indicating that Atletico have yet to translate their overall edge into an away win in this sample. Atletico also hold the advantage in goals scored, averaging 2.00 per game to Real Sociedad’s 1.20, but the Copa del Rey Final on 18 April 2026, drawn 2-2 and won by Real Sociedad on penalties, shows that Real Sociedad can match Atletico on neutral or big-stage occasions.

Recent league form in 2026 suggests both teams are competitive and closely matched, with Atletico Madrid slightly more efficient in attack and Real Sociedad showing resilience at home. With both sides on 7 points in the La Liga standings and a history of tight matches at Real Sociedad’s ground, the statistical trends point towards another balanced encounter where Atletico’s attacking numbers meet Real Sociedad’s home solidity. The historical edge for Atletico is clear but not overwhelming, leaving this fixture open and tactically intriguing rather than one-sided.

Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid H2H Statistics updated on 8 September 2026.

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