La Liga
How did Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao perform?
Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao Match Stats
Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao Lineups
Real Sociedad
4-1-3-2 Athletic Bilbao
4-2-3-1Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
La Liga Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona |
19 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 53-20 | 33 | 49 |
| 2 |  Real Madrid |
19 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 41-17 | 24 | 45 |
| 3 |  Villarreal |
17 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 34-16 | 18 | 38 |
| 4 |  Atl. Madrid |
19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 34-17 | 17 | 38 |
| 5 |  Espanyol |
18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 22-19 | 3 | 33 |
| 6 |  Betis |
18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 30-24 | 6 | 28 |
| 7 |  Celta Vigo |
18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 24-20 | 4 | 26 |
| 8 | Ath Bilbao |
19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 17-25 | -8 | 24 |
| 9 |  Elche |
18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 24-23 | 1 | 22 |
| 10 |  Getafe |
18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 14-23 | -9 | 21 |
| 11 |  Sevilla |
18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 24-29 | -5 | 20 |
| 12 |  Osasuna |
18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 18-21 | -3 | 19 |
| 13 |  Alaves |
18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 15-21 | -6 | 19 |
| 14 |  Rayo Vallecano |
18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 14-21 | -7 | 19 |
| 15 | Real Sociedad |
18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 22-26 | -4 | 18 |
| 16 |  Mallorca |
18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 20-26 | -6 | 18 |
| 17 |  Girona |
18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 17-34 | -17 | 18 |
| 18 |  Valencia |
18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 17-30 | -13 | 16 |
| 19 |  Levante |
17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 20-29 | -9 | 13 |
| 20 |  Oviedo |
18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 8-27 | -19 | 12 |
Qualification/Relegation
Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2023-01-14
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Real Sociedad faced off against Athletic Bilbao at Reale Arena (Donostia-San Sebastián). The La Liga fixture, contested on January 14, 2023, showcased the tactical evolution of both squads.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that both managers had done their homework. The midfield battles were intense, and the decisive moments came down to execution in the final third. It was a game where tactical adjustments made all the difference.
League Context & Table Position
Heading into this match, Real Sociedad were sitting in 15th place with 18 points. Their campaign has seen 4 wins and 6 draws, leaving them with a record of 8 losses.
Athletic Bilbao, sitting in 8th with 24 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 7 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 7 La Liga meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. Real Sociedad have secured 3 wins.
However, Athletic Bilbao have proven to be tough opponents, winning 3 times. There have been 1 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 3 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 4 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
Recent Matches of Real Sociedad
- Real Sociedad 1-1 Atl. Madrid (La Liga, Jan 04, 2026)
- Levante 1-1 Real Sociedad (La Liga, Dec 20, 2025)
- Real Sociedad 1-2 Girona (La Liga, Dec 12, 2025)
- Alaves 1-0 Real Sociedad (La Liga, Dec 06, 2025)
- Real Sociedad 2-3 Villarreal (La Liga, Nov 30, 2025)
- Osasuna 1-3 Real Sociedad (La Liga, Nov 22, 2025)
- Elche 1-1 Real Sociedad (La Liga, Nov 07, 2025)
- Real Sociedad 3-2 Ath Bilbao (La Liga, Nov 01, 2025)
Recent Matches of Athletic Bilbao
- Osasuna 1-1 Ath Bilbao (La Liga, Jan 03, 2026)
- Ath Bilbao 1-2 Espanyol (La Liga, Dec 22, 2025)
- Celta Vigo 2-0 Ath Bilbao (La Liga, Dec 14, 2025)
- Ath Bilbao 1-0 Atl. Madrid (La Liga, Dec 06, 2025)
- Ath Bilbao 0-3 Real Madrid (La Liga, Dec 03, 2025)
- Levante 0-2 Ath Bilbao (La Liga, Nov 29, 2025)
- Barcelona 4-0 Ath Bilbao (La Liga, Nov 22, 2025)
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.
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