Atletico Madrid edges Real Sociedad in thrilling encounter
“It was only the second defeat for Real Sociedad coach Pellegrino Matarazzo in 14 matches at the helm,” noted a source following the match. Atletico Madrid triumphed 3-2 over Real Sociedad in a closely contested match held at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid on March 7, 2026.
The match began with a quick strike from Atletico’s Alexander Sorloth, who opened the scoring just five minutes in, reacting swiftly to power home Jose Gimenez’s flick-on from a long throw into the box.
Real Sociedad responded with Carlos Soler equalizing shortly after, showcasing their resilience. However, Atletico regained the lead through Nicolas Gonzalez, who scored twice, including a pivotal goal in the 67th minute after a missed opportunity earlier in the game.
Mikel Oyarzabal brought Real Sociedad back into contention with another equalizer, but Atletico’s Gonzalez proved decisive in the end, securing the victory for his team.
Atletico Madrid currently sits third in the La Liga table with 51 points from 26 matches, while Real Sociedad is in eighth place with 35 points. Both teams are vying for European spots in the league.
This match also served as a crucial dress rehearsal for the upcoming Copa Del Rey final, where both teams will face each other again. “They will now face Atletico Madrid in the final,” a spokesperson confirmed.
In terms of player availability, Atletico Madrid was without Pablo Barrios due to injury, while Real Sociedad missed Alvaro Odriozola and Takefusa Kubo. However, Brais Mendez made a return from suspension for Real Sociedad.
The encounter highlighted the competitive spirit of both teams as they prepare for their next challenges in La Liga and the Copa Del Rey.
