Elche 1-1 Real Sociedad: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Elche 1-1 Real Sociedad in the La Liga on Friday, 07 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Elche and Real Sociedad played out a 1-1 draw at home, a result that aligns with Elche’s recent form of two draws and two losses. The match saw Elche extend their unbeaten run at home to two games, showcasing resilience despite their struggles away from home. Real Sociedad, on the other hand, failed to capitalise on their recent winning streak, which included victories over Athletic Club and Sevilla. The draw might be seen as a slight disappointment for Real Sociedad, given their form, but it reflects the competitive nature of La Liga.

Álvaro Rodríguez’s goal in the 57th minute, assisted by Álvaro Núñez, gave Elche the lead, but Real Sociedad’s Mikel Oyarzabal equalised from a penalty in the 89th minute. This late drama underscores the tension and unpredictability of the match. Neither team managed to break away decisively, with both sides showing moments of quality and vulnerability. The result leaves both teams with points to build on as they look to climb the league table.

Elche dominated possession with 63% compared to Real Sociedad’s 37%, indicating their control over the game’s tempo. Despite this, Real Sociedad had more corners, with three to Elche’s one, suggesting they were more threatening from set pieces. Both teams had similar success rates in dribbling, with Elche at 50% and Real Sociedad at 46%, showing a balanced contest in individual duels. Real Sociedad’s three yellow cards compared to Elche’s one reflect a slightly more aggressive approach, which might have contributed to their late equaliser from a penalty.

The key moment of the match was undoubtedly Mikel Oyarzabal’s penalty in the 89th minute, which secured a draw for Real Sociedad. This late equaliser came after Elche had taken the lead through Álvaro Rodríguez’s goal in the 57th minute, assisted by Álvaro Núñez. The game’s flow was also influenced by yellow cards, with Real Sociedad receiving three compared to Elche’s one, indicating a more disciplined approach from Elche. These moments encapsulate the match’s intensity and the fine margins that decided the outcome.

Elche lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, with Matías Dituro in goal and a backline of Álvaro Núñez, David Affengruber, Víctor Chust, and Adrià Pedrosa. The midfield was anchored by Marc Aguado, with Josan, Aleix Febas, Rodrigo Mendoza, and Rafa Mir providing support and creativity. Álvaro Rodríguez led the line as the lone striker. This setup allowed Elche to control possession and create scoring opportunities, though they were unable to secure the win.

Real Sociedad deployed a 4-1-4-1 formation, with Álex Remiro between the posts and a defence consisting of Jon Aramburu, Jon Martín, Igor Zubeldia, and Sergio Gómez. Jon Gorrotxategi sat deep in midfield, with Takefusa Kubo, Brais Méndez, Carlos Soler, and Gonçalo Guedes in more advanced roles. Mikel Oyarzabal spearheaded the attack. This formation enabled Real Sociedad to launch effective counter-attacks and secure a crucial late equaliser.

Mikel Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad was named Man of the Match for his crucial role in securing a point for his team. His composure from the penalty spot in the 89th minute was decisive, and his overall Mikel Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad earns the Man of the Match title for his crucial penalty in the 89th minute, which salvaged a draw for his team. His composure under pressure was vital, and his goal was the defining moment of the match. Oyarzabal’s impact was significant, as he not only scored but also played a key role in Real Sociedad’s attacking efforts throughout the game.

Recent La Liga matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Real Sociedad (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs FC Barcelona (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Espanyol (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Athletic Club (H)

Recent La Liga matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Elche (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Athletic Club (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Sevilla (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Celta de Vigo (A)

Currently in 9th place with 15 points, Elche will face Real Madrid, who are in 1st place with 30 points, on November 23, 2025 at 20:00.

Sitting in 14th place with 13 points, Real Sociedad’s next match is against Osasuna, who are in 15th place with 11 points, on November 22, 2025 at 17:30.

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