3 – 2
“Jon Martín heads home from the center of the box after a corner, assisted by Carlos Soler, to put Real Sociedad 1-0 up.”
Pivotal“Arsen Zakharyan doubles the lead with a left-footed strike from outside the box into the bottom right corner.”
Pivotal“Gonçalo Guedes finishes a fast break to make it 3-0, capitalizing on Deportivo pushing numbers forward.”
Pivotal“Yeremay Hernández converts the resulting penalty to make it 3-2, setting up a tense finish with Real Sociedad down to ten men.”
Pivotal
Real Sociedad
Deportivo A Coruña
Outstanding performance
Deportivo A Coruña•MidfielderReal Sociedad blitzed Deportivo with three goals inside the opening hour, with Jon Martín, Arsen Zakharyan and Gonçalo Guedes all finding the net to seemingly settle matters early. But the scoreline masked a worrying underlying trend - Deportivo dominated possession 59-41 and out-shot the hosts 19-11, with 67 dangerous attacks to Real Sociedad's 28, suggesting the visitors were the better side for long stretches despite the deficit. The match turned chaotic after the hour mark: Mario Soriano pulled one back for Deportivo, then Pablo Marín's professional foul and resulting red card gifted Yeremay Hernández a penalty to make it 3-2, setting up a nervy final 20 minutes. Real Sociedad ultimately held on through a mass of substitutions and defensive resolve, but the result raises questions about their control given Deportivo's clear statistical dominance, while Deportivo will rue a slow start that cost them points despite controlling the game.
How entertaining was this match?
Job Ochieng from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Leo Román from Deportivo de A Coruña wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Bright Ede from Deportivo de A Coruña heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes to the left. Adrià Alti provided the assist.
Mario Soriano from Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Héctor Fort from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Yeremay Hernández from Deportivo de A Coruña wins a free kick on the left wing.
Yangel Herrera commits a foul for Real Sociedad.
Mikel Oyarzabal's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Sergio Gómez.
Real Sociedad wins a corner after José María Giménez concedes.
Lorenzo Amatucci from Deportivo de A Coruña commits a foul.
Lorenzo AmatucciRed CardLorenzo Amatucci from Deportivo de A Coruña receives a red card.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
Mikel Oyarzabal from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Deportivo de A Coruña wins a corner after Jon Martín concedes.
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Héctor Fort comes on for Ander Barrenetxea.
Attempt saved. Riki Rodríguez from Deportivo de A Coruña has his right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box saved in the center of the goal by Álex Remiro of Real Sociedad.
Deportivo de A Coruña wins a corner, conceded by Álex Remiro.
Yangel Herrera from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by José María Giménez of Deportivo de A Coruña.
Bil Nsongo's header from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Yeremay Hernández, who provided the cross.
Corner awarded to Deportivo de A Coruña after a concession by Jon Martín.
Igor Zubeldia from Real Sociedad misses a right-footed shot from outside the box to the right after a corner.
Luka Sucic is caught offside for Real Sociedad.
Mikel Oyarzabal's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Leo Román. The attempt was assisted by Luka Sucic with a through ball.
Real Sociedad is awarded a corner after José María Giménez concedes it.
Substitution for Deportivo de A Coruña: Jonathan Asp Jensen comes on for Giacomo Quagliata.
Bil Nsongo from Deportivo de A Coruña misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left. The attempt was assisted by Mario Soriano, who provided a cross after a corner.
Luka Sucic from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Lorenzo Amatucci from Deportivo de A Coruña wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Yeremay Hernández from Deportivo de A Coruña has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box saved in the center of the goal by Álex Remiro of Real Sociedad. The shot was assisted by Bil Nsongo.
Corner awarded to Deportivo de A Coruña, conceded by Álex Remiro.
Attempt saved. Yeremay Hernández from Deportivo de A Coruña has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Álex Remiro of Real Sociedad. The shot was assisted by Mario Soriano.
Real Sociedad is awarded a corner after Lorenzo Amatucci concedes.
José María GiménezYellow CardJosé María Giménez of Deportivo de A Coruña receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Mikel Oyarzabal from Real Sociedad wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by José María Giménez of Deportivo de A Coruña.
Foul committed by Adama Traoré of Deportivo de A Coruña.
Mamadou Sarr from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Igor Zubeldia comes on for Carlos Soler.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Yeremay Hernández scores for Deportivo de A Coruña with a right-footed shot into the bottom right corner. The match remains 3-2.
Attempt missed. Riki Rodríguez from Deportivo de A Coruña heads the ball from the right side of the box but misses to the left. The chance was assisted by Mario Soriano with a cross after a corner.
Pablo MarínRed CardPablo Marín from Real Sociedad receives a red card.
Pablo Marín of Real Sociedad concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
Penalty awarded to Deportivo de A Coruña as Bil Nsongo is fouled in the penalty area.
Deportivo de A Coruña wins a corner after Sergio Gómez concedes.
Job Ochieng of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Adama Traoré of Deportivo de A Coruña.
Pablo Marín from Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Giacomo Quagliata of Deportivo de A Coruña.
Mikel Oyarzabal commits a foul for Real Sociedad.
Mario Soriano from Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Mikel Oyarzabal's left-footed shot from outside the box for Real Sociedad is blocked. Ander Barrenetxea provided the assist.
assist: Riki Rodríguez
Goal! Real Sociedad 3, Deportivo de A Coruña 1. Mario Soriano scores for Deportivo de A Coruña with a right-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Riki Rodríguez.
Mikel Oyarzabal is caught offside for Real Sociedad.
Adrià Alti from Deportivo de A Coruña misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it too high after a corner.
Attempt saved. Bil Nsongo's header from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Álex Remiro. The chance was assisted by Adama Traoré's cross.
Deportivo de A Coruña wins a corner, conceded by Álex Remiro.
Yangel Herrera of Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Giacomo Quagliata from Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Substitution for Deportivo de A Coruña: Adrià Alti comes on for Ximo Navarro.
Substitution for Deportivo de A Coruña: Lorenzo Amatucci comes on for Diego Villares.
Substitution for Deportivo de A Coruña: Adama Traoré comes on for Luismi Cruz.
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Job Ochieng comes on for Gonçalo Guedes.
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Mikel Oyarzabal comes on for Arsen Zakharyan.
assist: Ander Barrenetxea
Goal! Real Sociedad 3, Deportivo de A Coruña 0. Gonçalo Guedes scores for Real Sociedad with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box into the top right corner, assisted by Ander Barrenetxea during a fast break.
Attempt blocked. Yeremay Hernández from Deportivo de A Coruña has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box that is blocked. Riki Rodríguez provided the assist.
Deportivo de A Coruña wins a corner after Sergio Gómez concedes.
Bil Nsongo from Deportivo de A Coruña misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it too high. Luismi Cruz provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
Corner awarded to Deportivo de A Coruña, conceded by Pablo Marín.
The second half begins with the score at Real Sociedad 2, Deportivo de A Coruña 0.
Substitution for Deportivo de A Coruña: Riki Rodríguez comes on for David Mella.
First half ends with Real Sociedad leading Deportivo de A Coruña 2-0.
Attempt missed. José María Giménez from Deportivo de A Coruña heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes just a bit too high. Luismi Cruz provided the assist with a cross after a set piece situation.
Corner awarded to Deportivo de A Coruña after a concession by Álex Remiro.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Luismi Cruz from Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Mamadou Sarr from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Diego Villares from Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Ander Barrenetxea from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Carlos Soler's attempt is blocked. The Real Sociedad player had a right-footed shot from outside the box, assisted by Yangel Herrera.
Attempt missed. Mario Soriano from Deportivo de A Coruña takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high. He was assisted by Bright Ede.
David Mella Yellow CardDavid Mella from Deportivo de A Coruña receives a yellow card for handball.
David Mella from Deportivo de A Coruña commits a handball.
Attempt blocked. Luismi Cruz from Deportivo de A Coruña has a left-footed shot from the center of the box that is blocked. He was assisted by Yeremay Hernández.
Deportivo de A Coruña wins a corner after Mamadou Sarr concedes.
David Mella from Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Arsen Zakharyan of Real Sociedad.
Diego Villares from Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Ander Barrenetxea from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Mario Soriano from Deportivo de A Coruña commits a foul.
Luka Sucic from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Giacomo Quagliata concedes.
Attempt blocked. Yangel Herrera from Real Sociedad has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked. Luka Sucic provided the assist.
Goal! Real Sociedad lead 2-0 against Deportivo de A Coruña. Arsen Zakharyan scores for Real Sociedad with a left-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom right corner.
Gonçalo Guedes is caught offside for Real Sociedad.
Yangel Herrera from Real Sociedad misses an attempt, shooting with his right foot from a challenging angle on the right, sending the ball too high. He was assisted by Ander Barrenetxea after a corner.
Real Sociedad is awarded a corner after Ximo Navarro concedes.
assist: Carlos Soler
Goal! Real Sociedad leads Deportivo de A Coruña 1-0. Jon Martín scores with a header from the center of the box into the top left corner, assisted by Carlos Soler with a cross after a corner.
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Diego Villares concedes.
Pablo Marín of Real Sociedad is caught offside.
Attempt missed. Jon Martín's header from the center of the box for Real Sociedad goes over the bar. Luka Sucic provided the assist with a cross after a set piece.
Arsen Zakharyan of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by José María Giménez of Deportivo de A Coruña.
Mamadou Sarr from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Bil Nsongo from Deportivo de A Coruña has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Luismi Cruz from Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Giacomo Quagliata of Deportivo de A Coruña.
Pablo Marín from Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Ximo Navarro concedes.
Ander Barrenetxea from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Yeremay Hernández from Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Yangel Herrera from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Luismi Cruz of Deportivo de A Coruña commits a foul.
Ander Barrenetxea from Real Sociedad misses a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, sending it close but to the right.
Giacomo Quagliata from Deportivo de A Coruña commits a handball.
Diego Villares from Deportivo de A Coruña misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it to the right.
Attempt saved. Yeremay Hernández from Deportivo de A Coruña has a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the left, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Álex Remiro of Real Sociedad. The assist came from Giacomo Quagliata.
Ander Barrenetxea of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Giacomo Quagliata from Deportivo de A Coruña commits a foul.
Attempt blocked. Bil Nsongo from Deportivo de A Coruña has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that is blocked. Yeremay Hernández provided the assist.
First half begins.
Real Sociedad and Deportivo arrive level on 10 points in a tight midtable scrap, but the Basques' alarming home form puts them under real pressure against a Deportivo side unbeaten in six of their last seven. With both teams' top attacking weapons sidelined, this European-places skirmish could hinge on fringe players stepping up.
