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Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Stats: Head-to-head Record Before Match

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’s 2026 Regular Season - 5. Both clubs arrive in the upper half of the table: Real Sociedad sit 9th with 7 points from 5 matches, while Atletico Madrid are 7th on 7 points from 4 games. This early-season fixture could significantly shape the momentum of both sides in the battle for European places, making the Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid stats particularly relevant for assessing the balance of power.

Real Sociedad have been solid at home so far, unbeaten with 1 win and 1 draw, scoring 2 and conceding just 1. Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, have split their away results with 1 win and 1 defeat, scoring 3 and conceding 4. With both teams tightly grouped in the standings and only goal difference separating them, this La Liga clash at Anoeta carries important points and psychological weight in the broader campaign narrative.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive recent series between Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid across league and cup fixtures.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Real Sociedad wins: 0
  • Draws: 3
  • Atletico Madrid wins: 2

Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Timeline & Historical Context

The available Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid timeline highlights five competitive meetings from October 2024 to April 2026, spanning La Liga and the Copa del Rey. Over this period, Atletico Madrid have held a slight edge, but the margins have often been narrow, underlining how finely balanced this fixture tends to be.

The sequence begins on 6 October 2024 in La Liga (Regular Season - 9) at Reale Arena in Donostia-San Sebastián, where Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid drew 1-1. Atletico led 1-0 at half-time before Real Sociedad responded after the break to secure a point. On 10 May 2025, the sides met again in La Liga (Regular Season - 35) at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid. Atletico Madrid produced a dominant display, leading 4-0 at half-time and finishing 4-0, one of the clearest results in this run of fixtures.

On 4 January 2026, the rivalry returned to San Sebastian in La Liga (Regular Season - 18) at Reale Arena. In a tight encounter, Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid drew 1-1, with a goalless first half followed by a goal apiece after the interval. The next meeting came on 7 March 2026 at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid in La Liga (Regular Season - 27). Atletico Madrid edged a high-scoring contest 3-2, having been level 1-1 at half-time before finding the extra goal in the second half. The most recent entry in the Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid timeline is the Copa del Rey Final on 18 April 2026 at Estadio de La Cartuja in Sevilla. Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad drew 2-2 after regular time (half-time 1-2), before Real Sociedad prevailed 4-3 on penalties, a result that counts as a draw in the head-to-head record but underlines Real Sociedad’s ability to compete on a neutral stage in a high-pressure final.

Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers point to a slight Atletico Madrid advantage, but goal output and match patterns suggest a generally competitive matchup.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Real Sociedad 6 - 12 Atletico Madrid
  • Average Goals per Match: Real Sociedad 1.20 vs Atletico Madrid 2.40

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

For Real Sociedad, the most relevant indicators come from their La Liga 2026 season to date. Across 5 league matches, they have 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 defeats, reflecting some inconsistency but also resilience, particularly at home where they are unbeaten with 1 win and 1 draw and a goal difference of 2-1. Overall, they have scored 6 and conceded 8, averaging 1.2 goals for and 1.6 against per match, with 1 clean sheet and 2 games without scoring. Their form line of LLWDW in the season statistics underlines a tendency for swings in performance, and discipline has been a factor, with a red card recorded in the 61-75 minute range.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 2 (season to date)

Last 5 Atletico Madrid Matches Results and Stats

Atletico Madrid enter this fixture with a slightly stronger season-to-date profile in La Liga 2026. Over 4 matches, they have 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 defeat, with 7 goals scored and 6 conceded. That equates to 1.8 goals for and 1.5 against per match, indicating a side capable of consistent attacking output but not entirely watertight defensively, especially away where they have conceded 4 in 2 games. Their form string WDWL highlights alternating results, while they have managed 1 clean sheet and failed to score only once. A red card in the 76-90 minute range shows that late-game discipline could also be a variable in tight contests.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 1 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Overall, the Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid stats and recent form paint a nuanced picture ahead of the Anoeta clash. Atletico Madrid hold the edge in the head-to-head with 2 wins from 5 and a 12-6 aggregate goal advantage, driven largely by strong home performances in Madrid. However, at Real Sociedad’s ground, all three recorded meetings have ended level, suggesting that Anoeta tends to neutralise the gap between the sides. Recent league form in 2026 shows both teams on 7 points, with Atletico slightly more efficient in attack and Real Sociedad more solid at home. History points to a competitive encounter, with Atletico Madrid’s sharper scoring record balanced by Real Sociedad’s resilience at home and their psychological boost from winning the Copa del Rey final on penalties in April 2026.

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

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