Real Sociedad vs Espanyol 24 Aug 2025

Watch the football match Live between a team Real Sociedad vs Espanyol After the live, watch the replay of the match and highlights In championship competitions La liga .
This match is played on date 22 Aug 2025
This match takes place in Reale Arena (Donostia-San Sebastián) – In championship competitions La liga by Season 2025/2026
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📝 Match Summary Table
FEATURE | DETAILS |
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Fixture | Real Sociedad vs Espanyol |
Competition | La Liga – Matchday 2 |
Date | Sunday, August 24, 2025 |
Kick-off Time | 19:30 CEST (17:30 UTC) |
Venue | Reale Arena, San Sebastián |
Broadcast | DAZN (Spain), ESPN+ (USA), Sky Sports (UK) |
Last Meeting | Espanyol 1–1 Real Sociedad (April 2025) |
Head-to-Head | Real Sociedad: 19 wins, Espanyol: 13 wins, Draws: 14 |
🔎 Overview
Real Sociedad welcomes Espanyol to the Reale Arena for a La Liga clash on Sunday evening. Both teams began their campaigns with positive results: Real Sociedad secured a 1–1 draw against Valencia, while Espanyol achieved a notable 2–1 victory over Atlético Madrid . This match presents an opportunity for both sides to build momentum early in the season.
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Real Sociedad: Under the guidance of manager Sergio Francisco, Real Sociedad aims to improve upon their mid-table finish from the previous season. The team boasts a solid defensive record and will look to capitalize on home advantage to secure all three points.
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Espanyol: The Catalan side enters the match with renewed confidence following their impressive win against Atlético Madrid. Manager Manolo González has instilled a resilient and counter-attacking style, making Espanyol a formidable opponent on the road .
📊 Head-to-Head Stats
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Total Matches: 46
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✅ Real Sociedad Wins: 19
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✅ Espanyol Wins: 13
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🟰 Draws: 14
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⚽ Average Goals per Match: 2.5
In their most recent encounter, Espanyol and Real Sociedad played to a 1–1 draw in April 2025. Historically, matches between these two sides have been closely contested, with Real Sociedad holding a slight edge in the overall record.
🧠 Tactical Preview
🟦 Real Sociedad
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Manager: Sergio Francisco
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Formation: Likely 4-2-3-1
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Strengths: Organized defense, midfield control
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Weaknesses: Limited attacking depth
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Key Player: Takefusa Kubo – the Japanese winger provides creativity and pace in the final third.
🟥 Espanyol
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Manager: Manolo González
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Formation: Likely 4-4-2
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Strengths: Counter-attacking play, set-piece proficiency
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Weaknesses: Inconsistent away form
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Key Player: Pere Milla – the Spanish forward is pivotal in linking play and finishing chances.
📉 Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)
Team | Form |
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Real Sociedad | 🟩 🟨 🟩 🟩 🟨 |
Espanyol | 🟩 🟩 🟨 🟩 🟩 |
Both teams have shown resilience in recent matches, with Espanyol particularly impressive in their season opener against Atlético Madrid.
🎯 Prediction
Real Sociedad 2–1 Espanyol
While Espanyol’s victory over Atlético Madrid was commendable, Real Sociedad’s home advantage and tactical discipline give them a slight edge in this encounter. Expect a closely fought match with Real Sociedad narrowly securing the win.