L. Sucic put Real Sociedad ahead on 26 minutes, set up by J. Ochieng. A. Mayol equalised on 57 minutes, after H. Duro supplied the pass. C. Soler restored the lead for Real Sociedad on 76 minutes. L. Beitia turned into his own net on 84 minutes, and the goal went to Valencia. A. Barrenetxea edged Real Sociedad ahead on 90+1 minutes, set up by Soler.
Both sides had 21 shots. The home side had 8 off target and 8 blocked, Real Sociedad 8 off target and 7 blocked. Valencia had 12 attempts from inside the box, to the visitors' 15. That left 9 from outside the area for Valencia, and 6 for Real Sociedad.
Valencia put 5 on target to the visitors' 6, an on-target rate of 24% against 29%. Valencia scored with two of their five on target. Real Sociedad scored with three of their six on target.
O. Oskarsson was sent off for Real Sociedad on 90+6 minutes. There were five bookings.
Real Sociedad led 1-0 at half time. The second half produced four goals.
Valencia are nineteenth on four points from seven matches. Their record reads 1 win, 1 draw and 5 defeats, with a goal difference of -9. Real Sociedad are eighth on ten points from seven matches. Their record reads 3 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats, with a goal difference of -4.
The match was played on matchday 7. José Luis Munuera Montero, Spain refereed.
Match at a glance
- Full time: Valencia 2-3 Real Sociedad
- Competition: Spanish La Liga
- Date: 20 September 2026
- Referee: José Luis Munuera Montero, Spain
Shooting breakdown
| Statistic | Valencia | Real Sociedad |
|---|---|---|
| Total shots | 21 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 8 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 7 |
| Shots inside the box | 12 | 15 |
| Shots outside the box | 9 | 6 |
| Corner Kicks | 7 | 5 |
| Throw In | 0 | 0 |
| Free Kick | 0 | 0 |
| Goal Kick | 0 | 0 |
| Penalty | 0 | 1 |
| Substitution | 5 | 5 |
| Attacks | 76 | 87 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 63 | 58 |
| On Target | 5 | 6 |
| Off Target | 16 | 15 |
| Fouls | 9 | 12 |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Passes Total | 423 | 370 |
| Passes Accurate | 357 | 303 |
