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

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Levante 1-1 Real Sociedad in the La Liga on Saturday, 20 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The match between Levante and Real Sociedad ended in a 1-1 draw. Real Sociedad took the lead just before half-time when Takefusa Kubo scored in the 45+1st minute, capitalising on their control of the game up to that point. Levante, who had been under pressure following a run of four consecutive league losses before this fixture, pushed hard in the second half but struggled to break through until the dying moments.

A late penalty converted by Adrián de la Fuente in the 90+4th minute secured a point for Levante, denying Real Sociedad a much-needed win after their own recent form of three losses in four games. The equaliser came amid a flurry of yellow cards for Levante, which disrupted their rhythm but also highlighted their determination to fight back. This result leaves both sides still searching for consistency, with Real Sociedad’s earlier dominance not translating into a full three points.

Real Sociedad edged possession with 56% compared to Levante’s 44%, which allowed them more opportunities to build attacks, as seen in their higher count of successful dribbles at 62 against 36. They also led in corners with 10 to Levante’s 7, pointing to greater pressure in the final third, though Levante’s discipline issues showed in their six yellow cards versus Real Sociedad’s two, potentially affecting their defensive organisation late on. No red cards were issued, but Levante benefited from a penalty, which they scored, while both teams used all five substitutions to try and influence the game’s flow.

Levante’s changes included Carlos Espí replacing Pablo Martínez at 67 minutes, Alan Matturro coming on for Matías Moreno at 74 minutes, Matías Moreno replacing Jeremy Toljan also at 74 minutes, Oriol Rey for Unai Vencedor at 82 minutes, and Iker Losada for Iván Romero at 82 minutes. Real Sociedad refreshed their lineup with Brais Méndez for Gonçalo Guedes and Arsen Zakharyan for Luka Sucic at 70 minutes, Carlos Soler for Pablo Marín at 83 minutes, and late switches of Lander Astiazaran for Mikel Oyarzabal and Arkaitz Mariezkurrena for Takefusa Kubo at 90+1 minutes, aiming to protect their lead.

The game’s pivotal moments centred on the goals, with Takefusa Kubo giving Real Sociedad the lead in the 45+1st minute through a well-taken effort that rewarded their first-half dominance. Levante’s response came dramatically late, as Adrián de la Fuente scored from the penalty spot in the 90+4th minute to level the scores, following a series of bookings that included yellow cards for Pablo Martínez at 21 minutes, Unai Vencedor at 53 minutes, K. Arriaga at 71 minutes, Iván Romero at 73 minutes, Adrián de la Fuente at 74 minutes, and Manu Sánchez at 84 minutes for Levante, alongside Igor Zubeldia at 37 minutes and Jon Gorrotxategi at 51 minutes for Real Sociedad.

Substitutions played a role in shifting momentum, particularly Levante’s double change at 74 minutes where Alan Matturro replaced Matías Moreno and Matías Moreno came on for Jeremy Toljan, followed by further adjustments at 82 minutes with Oriol Rey for Unai Vencedor and Iker Losada for Iván Romero. Real Sociedad’s introductions of Brais Méndez and Arsen Zakharyan at 70 minutes aimed to maintain control, but the late penalty proved decisive in earning Levante a share of the points.

Levante lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on a solid midfield base with players like Unai Vencedor and Pablo Martínez providing support before their substitutions, while Adrián de la Fuente anchored the defence and stepped up to score the crucial late penalty. Partnerships in attack involved Iván Romero, who pushed forward until replaced by Iker Losada, allowing for some width despite the team’s overall struggles.

Real Sociedad deployed a 4-1-4-1 shape, emphasising midfield control with Igor Zubeldia offering defensive stability and Takefusa Kubo shining on the wing to score the opener before being substituted by Arkaitz Mariezkurrena late on. Key roles included Mikel Oyarzabal leading the line until Lander Astiazaran came on, supported by creative inputs from Luka Sucic and Gonçalo Guedes prior to their replacements by Arsen Zakharyan and Brais Méndez.

Takefusa Kubo earned Bwin’s Man of the Match award for his standout performance, netting the game’s opening goal and creating one big chance alongside three key passes that kept Real Sociedad threatening throughout. His contributions highlighted his influence in attack, even as he was substituted late in stoppage time.

Recent La Liga matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Real Sociedad (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Osasuna (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Athletic Club (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Valencia (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Atlético Madrid (A)

Recent La Liga matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Levante (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Girona (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Deportivo Alavés (A)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Villarreal (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs Osasuna (A)

Levante have just drawn 1-1 at home to Real Sociedad, a result that halts a run of four straight league defeats but leaves them in 20th place on 10 points and still deep in relegation trouble. Their next match is against Sevilla on 4 January 2026 at 13:00, with the opponents currently ninth on 20 points, offering Levante a chance to build momentum and climb away from the bottom if they can secure a positive outcome.

Real Sociedad have just drawn 1-1 away to Levante, extending a poor streak with only one win in their last five league games and sitting 16th on 17 points. They face a tough test next against Atlético Madrid on 4 January 2026 at 20:00, with the opposition in fourth on 34 points, making this a key opportunity to pick up points and push towards mid-table security.

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