0 – 3
“Job Ochieng concedes a penalty for handball in the box, and Alejandro Grimaldo converts calmly to break the deadlock.”
Pivotal“Jonathan David doubles Atlético's lead with a clinical left-footed finish from inside the box, capitalizing on Sociedad's collapse.”
Pivotal
Real Sociedad
Atlético de Madrid
Outstanding performance
Atlético de Madrid•MidfielderReal Sociedad controlled the ball and territory for long stretches, out-passing Atlético 526 to 463 and dominating corners 9-3, but they had nothing to show for it where it mattered most. Atlético soaked up the pressure defensively, restricted the hosts to just one big chance, and waited for their moment - which arrived in the cruelest fashion when Job Ochieng's needless handball gifted Alejandro Grimaldo a penalty in the 84th minute. From there, Sociedad simply fell apart, conceding twice more in stoppage time as substitute Jonathan David and Giuliano Simeone punished tired legs and shattered confidence. For Atlético, this is a statement result that keeps them firmly in the title conversation, while Sociedad's toothless finishing - one shot on target beyond their expected haul despite 8 attempts - will raise fresh concerns about their season heading in the wrong direction.
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Attempt saved. Luka Sucic from Real Sociedad has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Jan Oblak from Atletico Madrid saves it in the bottom right corner. The assist came from Takefusa Kubo.
Job Ochieng from Real Sociedad misses an attempt from the left side of the six-yard box, shooting to the right. The attempt was assisted by Luka Sucic after a corner.
Corner awarded to Real Sociedad after Jan Oblak concedes.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
assist: Alejandro Grimaldo
Goal! Atletico Madrid leads 2-0 with Jonathan David scoring from the center of the box with his left foot.
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Arsen Zakharyan comes on for Yangel Herrera.
Goal! Atletico Madrid takes the lead 1-0 as Alejandro Grimaldo converts the penalty with a left-footed shot.
Job Ochieng of Real Sociedad concedes a penalty for a handball in the penalty area.
Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Arnau Ortiz from Atletico Madrid is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Mikel Oyarzabal Yellow CardMikel Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad receives a yellow card.
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Orri Óskarsson comes on for Mikel Oyarzabal.
Attempt missed. Morten Hjulmand from Atletico Madrid heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes too high. Johnny Cardoso provided the assist after a corner.
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Jon Gorrotxategi comes on for Carlos Soler.
Attempt saved. Jonathan David from Atletico Madrid has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved in the bottom right corner by Álex Remiro of Real Sociedad. The assist came from Giuliano Simeone.
Atletico Madrid wins a corner after Álex Remiro concedes.
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Arnau Ortiz comes on for Ademola Lookman.
Marc Pubill from Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Job Ochieng from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Foul committed by Johnny Cardoso of Atletico Madrid.
Jon Aramburu of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Johnny Cardoso of Atletico Madrid receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Morten Hjulmand of Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Job Ochieng from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Real Sociedad is awarded a corner after Morten Hjulmand concedes it.
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Job Ochieng comes on for Ander Barrenetxea.
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Takefusa Kubo comes on for Gonçalo Guedes.
Attempt missed. Johnny Cardoso from Atletico Madrid takes a right-footed shot from outside the box that is close but goes to the left. Jonathan David provided the assist.
Ademola Lookman of Atletico Madrid commits a foul.
Yangel Herrera from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt saved. Alejandro Grimaldo from Atletico Madrid has his left-footed shot from outside the box saved in the center of the goal by Álex Remiro of Real Sociedad. Ademola Lookman provided the assist.
Gonçalo Guedes of Real Sociedad is caught offside.
Carlos Soler's attempt from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Jan Oblak. The shot was assisted by Gonçalo Guedes.
Johnny Cardoso from Atletico Madrid commits a handball.
Real Sociedad is awarded a corner after Cristian Romero concedes.
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Jonathan David comes on for Marcos Llorente.
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Koke comes on for Lee Kang-In.
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Johnny Cardoso comes on for Álex Baena.
Cristian Romero from Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Mikel Oyarzabal from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Mikel Oyarzabal's left-footed shot from outside the box for Real Sociedad is blocked. Carlos Soler provided the assist.
Álex Baena from Atletico Madrid commits a foul.
Mamadou Sarr from Real Sociedad wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Alejandro Grimaldo of Atletico Madrid.
Ander Barrenetxea of Real Sociedad wins a free kick on the right wing.
Álex Baena from Atletico Madrid misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, sending it high and wide to the right. Ademola Lookman provided the assist.
Attempt blocked. Giuliano Simeone of Atletico Madrid has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
Giuliano Simeone from Atletico Madrid is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Mikel Oyarzabal commits a foul for Real Sociedad.
The second half begins with the score at 0-0 between Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid.
Ander Barrenetxea's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Mikel Oyarzabal provided the assist for Real Sociedad.
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Dávid Hancko concedes.
Ander Barrenetxea's right-footed shot from outside the box for Real Sociedad is blocked.
Fourth official has announced 0 minutes of added time.
The first half ends with Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid tied at 0-0.
Attempt missed. Dávid Hancko (Atletico Madrid) had a right-footed shot from the left side of the box that was close but went to the left. He was assisted by Marcos Llorente.
Sergio Gómez from Real Sociedad has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top left corner by Jan Oblak of Atletico Madrid.
Atletico Madrid wins a corner after Mamadou Sarr concedes.
Real Sociedad is awarded a corner after Jan Oblak concedes.
Gonçalo Guedes from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Álex Baena from Atletico Madrid commits a foul.
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Morten Hjulmand concedes.
Attempt blocked. Gonçalo Guedes from Real Sociedad has a right-footed shot from the center of the box blocked. Carlos Soler provided the assist.
Corner awarded to Real Sociedad after Jan Oblak concedes.
Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Ademola Lookman from Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Luka Sucic from Real Sociedad has a left-footed shot from the center of the box that goes close but misses to the left. He was assisted by Luken Beitia, who provided a headed pass after a corner.
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Marcos Llorente concedes.
Mamadou Sarr from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Lee Kang-In from Atletico Madrid is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Marc Pubill concedes.
Ademola Lookman is caught offside for Atletico Madrid.
Carlos Soler commits a foul for Real Sociedad.
Morten Hjulmand of Atletico Madrid misses a header from the center of the box, sending it close but to the left. The attempt was assisted by Lee Kang-In with a cross after a set piece situation.
Morten Hjulmand from Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Marc Pubill from Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Gonçalo Guedes of Real Sociedad.
Álex Baena from Atletico Madrid has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Cristian Romero from Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Yangel Herrera from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Yangel HerreraYellow CardYangel Herrera of Real Sociedad receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Atletico Madrid win a corner after Sergio Gómez concedes.
Marcos Llorente of Atletico Madrid commits a foul.
Yangel Herrera from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Luken Beitia of Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Álex Baena from Atletico Madrid is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Álex Baena of Atletico Madrid.
Jon Aramburu of Real Sociedad wins a free kick on the right wing.
Delay in the match involving Atletico Madrid.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Mikel Oyarzabal from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Morten Hjulmand of Atletico Madrid.
Attempt missed. Lee Kang-In from Atletico Madrid took a left-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Yangel Herrera commits a foul for Real Sociedad.
Morten Hjulmand from Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
First half begins.
Real Sociedad host an Atlético side hunting to snap a losing run, with both mid-table clubs looking to build momentum early in the season. La Real's poor recent record against Atlético adds extra spice to an otherwise tight, unpredictable Anoeta clash.
