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Villarreal vs Real Sociedad is a meeting of technically ambitious Spanish clubs in which Villarreal have built the stronger historical balance, yet Real Sociedad remain capable of controlling stretches through circulation and pressure. The matchup can shift from measured midfield play to sudden attacking bursts. A future meeting will be intriguing because the key question is whether Villarreal’s finishing edge survives Sociedad’s ability to impose its own tempo.
Past matches, Villarreal vs Real Sociedad
Match center
Starting eleven
Substitutes Villarreal
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17F
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11F
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16M
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10M
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21F
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25G
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23D
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4D
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5D
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3D
Real Sociedad Substitutes
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M
24
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D
16
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D
6
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F
9
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M
21
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G
13
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D
3
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M
43
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F
22
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M
46
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M
15
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F
19
Match events
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7'⚽G. Moreno Normal Goal (Asst: S. Comesana)
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15'⚽G. Mikautadze Normal Goal
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23'⚽N. Pepe Normal Goal (Asst: G. Mikautadze)
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38'Jon Aramburu Yellow Card
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46'L. Sucic J. Gorrotxategi
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47'⚽L. Sucic Normal Goal
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54'D. Caleta-Car I. Zubeldia
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68'O. Oskarsson B. Mendez
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68'A. Elustondo J. Aramburu
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68'A. Elustondo J. Aramburu
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68'O. Oskarsson B. Mendez
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74'T. Buchanan G. Moreno
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74'A. Gonzalez A. Moleiro
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74'A. Gonzalez A. Moleiro
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74'T. Buchanan G. Moreno
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78'Gonçalo Guedes Yellow Card
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82'A. Zakharyan M. Oyarzabal
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85'P. Matarazzo Yellow Card
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89'T. Partey S. Comesana
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89'D. Parejo P. Gueye
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89'T. Oluwaseyi G. Mikautadze
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89'D. Parejo P. Gueye
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89'T. Partey S. Comesana
Stats for this game
Matchup Villarreal VS Real Sociedad
Villarreal carry the stronger hand
Villarreal have generally turned this fixture in their favour, particularly when their passing connects with aggressive runs beyond the first line. They won 3–1 at La Cerámica on 20 March 2026, creating a decisive margin before managing the advantage. The 3–2 win at the Reale Arena on 30 November 2025 showed a different route, with Villarreal prevailing in a more open contest away from home.
Sociedad can still dictate periods
Real Sociedad’s victories remain meaningful counterweights. They won 1–0 at home on 13 January 2025, while Villarreal answered with a 2–2 draw at La Cerámica on 20 April 2025. Sociedad also won 3–0 in Villarreal on 9 December 2023, proving that home advantage does not guarantee control. The pair’s appeal lies in the meeting of two proactive football cultures: a future meeting will test whether Villarreal can exploit decisive spaces or Sociedad can slow the match and make technical patience count.
Past head to head stats
Villarreal VS Real Sociedad
Balance Wins - Draws - Losses over time
Points per match over time
Comparison between the 2 teams for the last 10 games
Comparison between the 2 teams for the last 20 games
Villarreal VS Real Sociedad
Head-to-Head History
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