Thursday , 2 July 2026

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2024-25
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0 – 1
Full Time
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
Sat 24 Aug 2024 · 19:30 UTC Stage Front Stadium 20,900 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 80' Takefusa Kubo
Y 51' Benat Turrientes
Alejo Veliz 52' Y
Y 57' Mikel Oyarzabal
Marash Kumbulla 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol — La Liga at Stage Front Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Mario Melero Lopez (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Jose Martinez Serrato (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Jose Francisco Garcia Lozano (Spain)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 38 94
2 Real Madrid CF 38 86
3 Villarreal CF 38 72
4 Club Atletico de Madrid 38 69
5 Real Betis Balompie 38 60
6 RC Celta de Vigo 38 54
7 Getafe CF 38 51
8 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 38 50
9 Valencia CF 38 49
10 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 38 46
11 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 46
12 Athletic Club 38 45
13 Elche CF 38 43
14 Deportivo Alaves 38 43
15 Sevilla FC 38 43
16 CA Osasuna 38 42
17 RCD Mallorca 38 42
18 Levante UD 38 42
19 Girona FC 38 41
20 Real Oviedo 38 29

Head-to-Head

2
2
8
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 12 games · Avg 2.8 goals Real Sociedad de Fútbol
Last 5 meetings
2024-08-24 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–1 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2023-02-13 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–3 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2022-09-18 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2022-04-04 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2021-11-28 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol

Recent Form

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Aug Real Sociedad de Fútbol H 0–1 L
19 Aug Real Valladolid CF A 0–1 L
02 Jun FC Cartagena H 4–0 W
26 May SD Amorebieta A 0–0 D
20 May Real Oviedo H 2–1 W
11 May Real Valladolid CF A 0–0 D
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Aug RCD Espanyol de Barcelona A 1–0 W
18 Aug Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 1–2 L
25 May Club Atletico de Madrid H 0–2 L
19 May Real Betis Balompie A 2–0 W
16 May Valencia CF H 1–0 W
13 May FC Barcelona A 0–2 L

Season Stats

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Real Sociedad de Fútbol
#11 Position #10
46 Points 46
38 Played 38
12 / 10 / 16 W / D / L 11 / 13 / 14
43 Scored 59
55 Conceded 61
-12 GD -2
1.21 PPG 1.21
32% Win % 29%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 11th (46 pts). Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 10th (46 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Stage Front Stadium. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are looking to make home advantage count against Real Sociedad de Fútbol.
  • 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 10' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against Real Sociedad de Fútbol's 4-1-4-1 shape.
  • 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Manolo González will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 25' The 25-year-old Takefusa Kubo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 35' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is showing some good football. However, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 40' Joan Garcia has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 45' Jofre Carreras Pages, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 50' Alex Remiro has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 51' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Benat Turrientes.
  • 52' It’s gonna be a card for Alejo Veliz.
  • 57' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Mikel Oyarzabal on 57 minutes.
  • 62' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 66' The whistle greets Brais Mendez as he departs to be replaced by Takefusa Kubo.
  • 67' It is a substitution in Real Sociedad de Futbol team. Mikel Oyarzabal is replaced by Umar Sadiq on 67 minute.
  • 68' It is a substitution in RCD Espanyol de Barcelona team. Irvin Cardona is replaced by Brian Olivan on 68 minute.
  • 73' Real Sociedad de Fútbol fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 78' It is a cagey affair so far. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Real Sociedad de Fútbol's compact 4-1-4-1.
  • 80' What composure from Takefusa Kubo! The Japan international strokes it home. 0-1.
  • 83' Aguado is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jofre Carreras Pages at the 83 minute mark.
  • 86' The supporters are chanting for Pablo Marin. He replaces Sheraldo Becker on 86 minute.
  • 87' It is a substitution in RCD Espanyol de Barcelona team. Carlos Romero is replaced by Pere Milla on 87 minute.
  • 90' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-1 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Manolo González

Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups

4-1-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Imanol Alguacil

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Willian Jose 6
Alexander Isak 4
Alexander Sorloth 3
Takefusa Kubo 2
Brais Mendez 2
Sergi Darder 1
Mikel Merino 1
Brian Olivan 1

Head to Head

2024-08-24 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–1 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2023-02-13 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–3 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2022-09-18 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2022-04-04 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2021-11-28 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2024-08-24 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–1 Real Sociedad de Fútbol L 2024-08-19 Real Valladolid CF 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2024-06-02 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 4–0 FC Cartagena W 2024-05-26 SD Amorebieta 0–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2024-05-20 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–1 Real Oviedo W 2024-05-11 Real Valladolid CF 0–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D

Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form

2024-08-24 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–1 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W 2024-08-18 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–2 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L 2024-05-25 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0–2 Club Atletico de Madrid L 2024-05-19 Real Betis Balompie 0–2 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W 2024-05-16 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–0 Valencia CF W 2024-05-13 FC Barcelona 2–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.29 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36 Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
I would bet for: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Real Sociedad de Fútbol 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona34% Draw29% Real Sociedad de Fútbol37%
Actual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
63%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
66%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona25% Draw47% Real Sociedad de Fútbol28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
9%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.1%
1 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
2.9%

Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Handicap RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers Push Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 19% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 20% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
28% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.