Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Stats: Head-to-Head Overview

Real Sociedad host Atletico Madrid at Anoeta in San Sebastian on 13 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in La Liga’s Regular Season - 5. Both sides come into this clash level on 7 points early in the 2026 campaign, making this an important benchmark fixture in the top-half battle. With Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid stats showing two teams close in the table, the margins are likely to be fine.

In the current La Liga standings, Atletico Madrid sit 7th with 7 points from 4 matches and a goal difference of +1, while Real Sociedad are 9th with 7 points from 5 games and a goal difference of -2. Real Sociedad have been solid at home so far, unbeaten in 2 matches at Anoeta, while Atletico Madrid have split their 2 away fixtures. Against that backdrop, this Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid stats preview underlines a contest that could shape the early-season narrative for both clubs.

Head-to-head record

The recent head-to-head record highlights a competitive matchup with Atletico Madrid holding a slight edge in wins.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Real Sociedad wins: 1
• Draws: 2
• Atletico Madrid wins: 2

Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Timeline & Historical Context

The Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid timeline in the provided data spans league and cup fixtures across Spain, with meetings in La Liga and a high-stakes Copa del Rey Final. The pattern shows Atletico often strong at home, while trips to San Sebastian have generally been more balanced.

The most recent encounter came in the Copa del Rey Final on 18 April 2026 at Estadio de La Cartuja in Sevilla. Atletico Madrid were the designated home side and the match finished Atletico Madrid 2-2 Real Sociedad after regular time (half-time 1-2). Real Sociedad ultimately prevailed 4-3 on penalties, a result that counts as a draw in the head-to-head record but represents a major psychological boost for the Basque side in knockout football.

In La Liga on 7 March 2026 at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Atletico Madrid hosted Real Sociedad and won 3-2 (half-time 1-1), underlining their home strength in the league. Earlier that same season, on 4 January 2026 at Reale Arena in San Sebastian, Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid drew 1-1 (half-time 0-0), reinforcing the idea that meetings in the Basque Country tend to be tighter. Going back to 10 May 2025 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Atletico Madrid recorded a dominant 4-0 home win over Real Sociedad (half-time 4-0) in La Liga, while on 6 October 2024 at Reale Arena the sides shared a 1-1 draw (half-time 0-1) in league action. Overall, the Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid timeline shows Atletico’s heavy home wins contrasted with more balanced outcomes in San Sebastian and a dramatic cup final decided on penalties at a neutral venue.

Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid stats from these five matches point to a slight Atletico advantage in results and goals, but with Real Sociedad competitive across venues.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Real Sociedad 6 - 10 Atletico Madrid
• Average Goals per Match: Real Sociedad 1.20 vs Atletico Madrid 2.00

Venue Split Performance:

• At Real Sociedad's stadium: 3 matches played here — Real Sociedad won 0 (as home side), Atletico Madrid won 0 (as away side), 3 draws
• At Atletico Madrid's stadium: 2 matches played here — Atletico Madrid won 2 (as home side), Real Sociedad won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 18 April 2026: Atletico Madrid 2-2 Real Sociedad (Half-time: 1-2) – Copa del Rey Final (Real Sociedad won 4-3 on penalties)
• 7 March 2026: Atletico Madrid 3-2 Real Sociedad (Half-time: 1-1) – La Liga Regular Season - 27
• 4 January 2026: Real Sociedad 1-1 Atletico Madrid (Half-time: 0-0) – La Liga Regular Season - 18
• 10 May 2025: Atletico Madrid 4-0 Real Sociedad (Half-time: 4-0) – La Liga Regular Season - 35
• 6 October 2024: Real Sociedad 1-1 Atletico Madrid (Half-time: 0-1) – La Liga Regular Season - 9

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Real Sociedad Matches Results and Stats

Real Sociedad’s recent form in La Liga 2026, taken season to date, reflects inconsistency but also resilience. They have played 5 league matches with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 defeats, scoring 6 and conceding 8. At home, Real Sociedad have been reliable with 1 win and 1 draw from 2 games, conceding only 1 goal, while away performances have been more volatile, with 2 losses and 7 goals conceded across 3 fixtures. Their overall scoring rate sits at 1.2 goals per match, but they allow 1.6 goals per game, underlining a need for greater defensive control.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 2

Last 5 Atletico Madrid Matches Results and Stats

Atletico Madrid’s form in La Liga 2026, also season to date, suggests a slightly more balanced profile. Across 4 league matches they have 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 defeat, with 7 goals scored and 6 conceded. At home they are unbeaten with 1 win and 1 draw, scoring 4 and conceding 2, while away they have 1 win and 1 loss, with a 3-4 goal record. Their attack is producing 1.8 goals per match, marginally higher than Real Sociedad, and they concede 1.5 per game, indicating a team capable of both scoring and giving up chances.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 1

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid stats, history points slightly towards Atletico Madrid, especially in matches played in Madrid where they have two clear La Liga victories, including a 4-0 win in May 2025 and a 3-2 success in March 2026. However, at Real Sociedad’s ground, all three recorded league meetings have ended level, suggesting that Anoeta has been a levelling factor in this rivalry. The overall goal figures (10 for Atletico, 6 for Real Sociedad) underline Atletico’s greater scoring power, but Real Sociedad’s Copa del Rey Final triumph on penalties in April 2026 adds an important psychological note: they have shown they can match Atletico in high-pressure situations. With both teams on 7 points in the current La Liga season and Real Sociedad strong at home while Atletico bring a slightly better attacking record, the statistical trends lean toward a tightly contested match in San Sebastian rather than a one-sided affair.

Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid H2H Statistics updated on 8 September 2026.