Osasuna 1-3 Real Sociedad: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Osasuna 1-3 Real Sociedad in the La Liga on Saturday, 22 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The match at El Sadar began with Osasuna taking an early lead when Alejandro Catena scored in the 42nd minute, assisted by Aimar Oroz, giving the home side a slender advantage going into the break despite Real Sociedad enjoying slightly more possession. The first half saw disciplinary issues with yellow cards for Aitor Fernández at 5', Brais Méndez at 30', and both teams struggling to create clear chances beyond the goal. After the interval, Real Sociedad turned the game around quickly, equalising through Brais Méndez in the 53rd minute assisted by Carlos Soler, followed by a yellow card for Jon Martin at 54'.

Gonçalo Guedes then put Real Sociedad ahead in the 59th minute with an assist from Mikel Oyarzabal, prompting immediate substitutions as Arsen Zakharyan and Guedes himself made way for Ander Barrenetxea and Takefusa Kubo at 60'. Osasuna responded with changes, including Rubén García replacing Juan Cruz at 61' and Iker Arguibide coming on for Jon Moncayola at 71', but Ander Barrenetxea extended the visitors' lead in the 82nd minute assisted by Jon Gorrotxategi. The match's complexion changed late on with Iñigo Arguibide's red card at 87' for Osasuna, leaving them with ten men, while yellow cards for Aimar Oroz at 90' and Alejandro Catena at 90+1' compounded their frustrations in a 1-3 defeat.

Real Sociedad's 54% possession edge over Osasuna's 46% allowed them to dictate the tempo, particularly in the second half, where their superior successful dribbles of 46 compared to Osasuna's 32 highlighted their ability to break lines and create scoring opportunities, ultimately contributing to their three goals. Both teams recorded three corners each, indicating balanced set-piece threats, but Real Sociedad's three assists versus Osasuna's one underscored their more effective attacking transitions, with the visitors capitalising on these to secure the win. Disciplinary stats showed Osasuna picking up three yellow cards and one red card, compared to Real Sociedad's two yellows, which disrupted the hosts' rhythm, especially after Iñigo Arguibide's 87th-minute dismissal following his introduction at 71' when Jon Moncayola made way for him; both sides used all five substitutions, with Real Sociedad's changes at 60', 75', and 85' injecting fresh energy that helped maintain their lead.

The lack of penalties or injury-time goals meant the result was decided in regulation time, but Osasuna's higher card count, including the red, likely hampered their late comeback attempts, while Real Sociedad's tactical adjustments, such as Takefusa Kubo replacing Gonçalo Guedes at 60' right after Guedes' goal, and Pablo Marín coming on for Brais Méndez at 75', ensured they controlled the game's closing stages effectively.

The game's turning point arrived early in the second half when Brais Méndez equalised for Real Sociedad in the 53rd minute, shifting momentum after Osasuna's first-half lead via Alejandro Catena's 42nd-minute goal, and this was quickly followed by Gonçalo Guedes' strike in the 59th minute to put the visitors ahead. Substitutions played a crucial role, with Real Sociedad bringing on Ander Barrenetxea for Arsen Zakharyan at 60', who later proved decisive by scoring in the 82nd minute to seal the victory. Osasuna's late red card to Iñigo Arguibide at 87', just 16 minutes after he replaced Jon Moncayola at 71', left them short-handed and unable to mount a serious challenge in the dying moments.

Osasuna lined up in a 3-4-3 formation, with Alejandro Catena anchoring the defence and contributing offensively with his goal, while Aimar Oroz's creative midfield role shone through in assisting the opener and forming a key partnership with the forward line, though late substitutions like Ante Budimir replacing Moi Gómez at 78' aimed to bolster their attack.

Real Sociedad deployed a 4-4-2 setup, featuring Brais Méndez in an advanced midfield position where he scored and linked effectively with wingers, supported by Mikel Oyarzabal's playmaking that assisted Gonçalo Guedes' goal, with substitutions such as Takefusa Kubo coming on for Guedes at 60' enhancing their attacking dynamism.

Brais Méndez earned Man of the Match honours for his pivotal performance, scoring the equaliser in the 53rd minute and driving Real Sociedad's midfield dominance throughout, with his energy and vision proving instrumental in turning the game around after the interval.

Recent La Liga matches:

• Loss: 1-3 vs Real Sociedad (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Sevilla (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Real Oviedo (A)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Celta de Vigo (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Atlético Madrid (A)

Recent La Liga matches:

• Win: 3-1 vs Osasuna (A)
• 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)

Sitting precariously in 17th place with just 11 points, Osasuna are in desperate need of a turnaround after a run of form that includes back-to-back losses to Real Sociedad and Sevilla, plus a goalless draw against Real Oviedo, highlighting their struggles in front of goal and defensively. Their next challenge comes against Mallorca, who are just one spot and one point ahead in 16th, in a crucial early kick-off on 29 November at 13:00, offering a prime opportunity to climb away from the relegation zone with a positive result.

Real Sociedad find themselves in a solid ninth position with 16 points, buoyed by recent results including this convincing win over Osasuna, a draw with Elche, and a thrilling victory against Athletic Club, demonstrating their attacking prowess and resilience. They face a stern test next against high-flying Villarreal, who sit third with 29 points, in what promises to be a competitive fixture on 30 November at 13:00, where maintaining their momentum could propel them further up the table.

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