Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Key Moments & Goals

Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Real Sociedad faced off against Atletico Madrid at Reale Arena (Donostia-San Sebastián). The La Liga fixture, contested on September 03, 2022, 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 16th place with 17 points. Their campaign has seen 4 wins and 5 draws, leaving them with a record of 8 losses.

Atletico Madrid, sitting in 3rd with 37 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 11 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.

Historical Matchup

In their last 6 La Liga meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. Real Sociedad have secured 0 wins.

However, Atletico Madrid have proven to be tough opponents, winning 4 times. There have been 2 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 4 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 3 matches.

Recent Form Guide

Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:

Full Match Replay

Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.

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