La Liga: Real Sociedad 2-1 Espanyol — Highlights, 29 August 2026

Real Sociedad vs Espanyol (2 - 1): match review

Real Sociedad beat Espanyol 2-1 at Reale Arena after Orri Steinn Óskarsson's 61st-minute goal restored the home side's lead.

Ander Barrenetxea put Real Sociedad ahead in the fourth minute. Roberto Fernández equalised for Espanyol in the 45th minute, leaving the score level at half-time. Óskarsson then scored in the 61st minute to decide the La Liga match. Real Sociedad recorded 10 shots to Espanyol's three and led expected goals 1.66 to 0.76. The possession split was close, with Real Sociedad on 51% and Espanyol on 49%. The home side also had seven corners to Espanyol's three. Espanyol goalkeeper Marko Dmitrović made seven saves, while Real Sociedad's goalkeeper made two. Beñat Turrientes was booked for Real Sociedad, while Urko González, Marcos Fernández and Roger Hinojo received Espanyol yellow cards. Pellegrino Matarazzo was shown a red card in the 90th minute plus four. Manuel Jesus Orellana Cid refereed the match in San Sebastian.

Interesting fact: All three goals arrived within the first 61 minutes, with the winning goal scored by Óskarsson.