La Liga
How did Real Sociedad and Villarreal perform?
Real Sociedad and Villarreal Match Stats
Real Sociedad and Villarreal Lineups
Real Sociedad
4-4-2 Villarreal
4-4-2Real Sociedad and Villarreal Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
La Liga Standings
| 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 Villarreal Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2021-12-18
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Real Sociedad faced off against Villarreal at Reale Arena (Donostia-San Sebastián). The La Liga fixture, contested on December 18, 2021, 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.
Villarreal, sitting in 3rd with 38 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 12 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, Villarreal 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
- 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 Villarreal
- Elche 1-3 Villarreal (La Liga, Jan 03, 2026)
- Villarreal 0-2 Barcelona (La Liga, Dec 21, 2025)
- Villarreal 2-0 Getafe (La Liga, Dec 06, 2025)
- Real Sociedad 2-3 Villarreal (La Liga, Nov 30, 2025)
- Villarreal 2-1 Mallorca (La Liga, Nov 22, 2025)
- Espanyol 0-2 Villarreal (La Liga, Nov 08, 2025)
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from Real Sociedad vs Villarreal clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.
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