Highlights: Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano

La Liga

La Liga

03:00 PMAugust 22, 2021
Regular Season – 2
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1 – 0
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HT: (0 – 0)
📍 Reale Arena (Donostia-San Sebastián)👤 Referee: Santiago Jaime

How did Real Sociedad and Rayo Vallecano perform?

Home Voted: 0
Away Voted: 0
World Class25%
Solid0%
Bang Average25%
Lucky0%
Shocking50%
World Class25%
Solid0%
Bang Average25%
Lucky0%
Shocking50%
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Real Sociedad and Rayo Vallecano Match Stats

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BALL POSSESSION
61%39%
ATTACK
13
Total shots
9
8
Shots on target
1
2
Shots off target
7
3
Blocked shots
1
11
Shots inside box
4
2
Shots outside box
5
5
Corner kicks
4
0
Offsides
2
58
Dangerous attacks
34
PASSING
436
Total passes
268
367 (84%)
Accurate passes
203 (76%)
DISCIPLINE
19
Fouls
15
3
Yellow cards
4
1
Goalkeeper saves
7

Real Sociedad and Rayo Vallecano Lineups

Real Sociedad

4-1-4-1
1G
Álex Remiro
7.2
18D
Andoni Gorosabel
6.9
6D
Aritz Elustondo
7.2
24D
Robin Le Normand 90+5′
7.3
12D
Aihen Muñoz 🔺88′
6.9
3M
Martín Zubimendi
7.2
10M
Mikel Oyarzabal 68′
7.9
21M
David Silva 🔺77′
6.9
8M
Mikel Merino 🔺81′
7
22M
Ander Barrenetxea 🔺81′
6.9
19F
Alexander Isak 86′ 🔺88′
6.2
Substitutes
34G
Gaizka Ayesa
26D
Jon Pacheco Dozagarat 🔻88′
6.6
2D
Joseba Zaldúa
7F
Portu 🔻81′
7.3
16M
Ander Guevara 🔻88′
6.7
11M
Adnan Januzaj 🔻77′
6.7
14M
Jon Guridi 🔻81′
6.3
29M
Robert Navarro
25F
Jon Bautista
Coach of Real Sociedad
👔 Imanol Alguacil

Rayo Vallecano

4-2-3-1
13G
Stole Dimitrievski
8.5
20D
Ivan Balliu 66′
6.7
24D
Esteban Saveljich
6.3
5D
Alejandro Catena
7.2
33D
Fran García 90+1′
7
23M
Óscar Valentín 🔺74′
6.9
6M
Santi Comesaña 55′ 🔺87′
6.9
17M
Martín Merquelanz 🔺63′
6.7
8M
Óscar Trejo 26′
6.9
18M
Álvaro García 🔺74′
6.7
11F
Andrés Martín 🔺74′
6.3
Substitutes
30G
Miguel Ángel Morro
32D
Mario Hernández
19D
Kévin Rodrigues
28D
Jorge Moreno
27D
Iker Recio
4M
Mario Suárez
9M
Randy Nteka 🔻74′
6.3
21M
Ismaila Ciss 🔻74′
6.9
10F
Bebé 🔻74′
6.9
7F
Isi Palazón 🔻63′
6.5
14F
Yacine Qasmi 🔻87′
6.3
29F
Sergio Moreno
Coach of Rayo Vallecano
👔 Andoni Iraola

Real Sociedad and Rayo Vallecano Head to Head

3WINS
4DRAWS
2WINS
Over 1.5 Goals78%
Over 2.5 Goals56%
Both Teams Scored67%

Past H2H Matches & Results

05 Oct 2025 Real Sociedad 0-1 Rayo Vallecano
La Liga
16 Mar 2025 Rayo Vallecano 2-2 Real Sociedad
La Liga
16 Jan 2025 Real Sociedad 3-1 Rayo Vallecano
Copa del Rey
18 Aug 2024 Real Sociedad 1-2 Rayo Vallecano
La Liga
27 Jan 2024 Real Sociedad 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
La Liga
29 Oct 2023 Rayo Vallecano 2-2 Real Sociedad
La Liga
22 Apr 2023 Real Sociedad 2-1 Rayo Vallecano
La Liga
21 Jan 2023 Rayo Vallecano 0-2 Real Sociedad
La Liga
09 Dec 2022 Real Sociedad 1-1 Rayo Vallecano
Club Friendlies

La Liga Standings

PosTeamMPWDL+/-GDPts
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

Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
Promotion – Conference League (Qualification)
Relegation – LaLiga2

Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2021-08-22

It was a clash of titans at Reale Arena (Donostia-San Sebastián) when Real Sociedad locked horns with Rayo Vallecano. The La Liga fixture on August 22, 2021 had all the makings of a classic showdown.

Every pass was calculated, and every tackle was a statement of intent. It was a test of character for both squads. The tension was palpable, and the players stepped up to deliver a spectacle for the fans.

Standings at Stake

For Real Sociedad, sitting at 15th with 18 points, this was a must-win to keep their hopes alive. Their record of 4W-6D-8L reflects the challenges they have faced.

Rayo Vallecano, currently at 14th with 19 points, were not to be outdone. They brought their A-game, aiming to improve their 4W-7D-7L record away from home.

Showdown History

Historically, these games are close. In 7 meetings, Real Sociedad has won 2 times, while Rayo Vallecano has 2 wins. 3 games ended in a stalemate.

High intensity is the norm here: 4 times both teams scored, and there were over 2.5 goals in 4 games.

Form Before The Showdown

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 Rayo Vallecano

  • Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Getafe (La Liga, Jan 02, 2026)
  • Elche 4-0 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga, Dec 21, 2025)
  • Rayo Vallecano 0-0 Betis (La Liga, Dec 15, 2025)
  • Espanyol 1-0 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga, Dec 07, 2025)
  • Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Valencia (La Liga, Dec 01, 2025)
  • Oviedo 0-0 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga, Nov 23, 2025)
  • Rayo Vallecano 0-0 Real Madrid (La Liga, Nov 09, 2025)

Relive The Showdown

Watch the highlights of this epic showdown. Every key moment is captured for you right here.


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