Thursday , 2 July 2026

Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2018-19
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
3 – 2
Full Time
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Mon 14 Jan 2019 · 20:00 UTC Estadio Municipal de Anoeta HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 7' David Lopez
Y 22' Sergi Darder
Aritz Elustondo 33' Y
Mikel Merino 43' Y
Hector Moreno 58' Y
Illarramendi 61' Y
Willian Jose 64' Y
Y 65' Didac
Y 69' Naldo
Mikel Merino 75' R
Geronimo Rulli 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — La Liga at Estadio Municipal de Anoeta.

Match Details

  • Referee Carlos del Cerro
  • Referee Juan Carlos Yuste
  • Referee Abraham Alvarez
  • Referee Antonio Mateu
  • Referee Carlos Carbonell

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

8
2
2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol 12 games · Avg 2.8 goals RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Last 5 meetings
2019-01-14 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 3–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Recent Form

Real Sociedad de Fútbol
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Jan RCD Espanyol de Barcelona H 3–2 W
06 Jan Real Madrid CF A 2–0 W
21 Dec Deportivo Alaves H 0–1 L
15 Dec Getafe CF A 0–1 L
09 Dec Real Valladolid CF H 1–2 L
02 Dec Real Betis Balompie A 0–1 L
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Jan Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 2–3 L
04 Jan CD Leganes H 1–0 W
22 Dec Club Atletico de Madrid A 0–1 L
16 Dec Real Betis Balompie H 1–3 L
08 Dec FC Barcelona H 0–4 L
01 Dec Getafe CF A 0–3 L

Season Stats

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

Key Stats

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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — let the football do the talking.
  • 3' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Mikel Merino makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 7' Controversy at the stadium! David Lopez argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 8' Willian Jose is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
  • 13' The travelling RCD Espanyol de Barcelona supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 18' Didac has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 22' Sergi Darder has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 22.
  • 27' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 32' Naldo has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 32 minutes.
  • 33' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Aritz Elustondo on 33 minutes.
  • 38' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Real Sociedad de Fútbol that had 348 games and scored 435 goals.
  • 43' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mikel Merino on 43.
  • 45' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Diego Llorente makes it 0-4.
  • 46' Magnificent from Diego Llorente! That is 10 goals in 121 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 51' Real Sociedad de Fútbol have won 435 goals from 348 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 56' It looks like no one’s ball. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 58' A meaty challenge results in booking for Hector Moreno on 58.
  • 61' Real Sociedad de Futbol player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 62' The crowd applauds Luca Sangalli as he leaves the pitch. Roberto Lopez steps in for Real Sociedad de Futbol.
  • 63' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Willian Jose makes it 0-6.
  • 64' The referee shows Real Sociedad de Futbol player a Yellow card on 64.
  • 65' The referee has no hesitation. Didac Vila is booked for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — Yellow card on 65.
  • 65' Time for substitution for Real Sociedad de Futbol. Juanmi is replaced by Mikel Oiarzabal.
  • 69' Naldo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 69.
  • 72' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona ring the changes. Sergi Darder has done his job and it is now time for Pablo Piatti to step up.
  • 75' Poor challenge from Mikel Merino. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
  • 78' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Javi Puado is hanging Granero on the field on 78 minute.
  • 83' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 84' Fresh legs for Real Sociedad de Futbol! Igor Zubeldia comes on to replace Adnan Januzaj.
  • 89' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Real Sociedad de Fútbol side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Geronimo Rulli on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Real Sociedad de Futbol will be frustrated.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Real Sociedad de Fútbol take all three points.

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Willian Jose 6
Alexander Isak 4
Alexander Sorloth 3
Brais Mendez 2
Takefusa Kubo 2
Roberto Fernandez 1
Yangel Herrera 1
Orri Oskarsson 1

Head to Head

2019-01-14 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 3–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form

2019-01-14 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 3–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona W 2019-01-06 Real Madrid CF 0–2 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W 2018-12-21 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0–1 Deportivo Alaves L 2018-12-15 Getafe CF 1–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol L 2018-12-09 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–2 Real Valladolid CF L 2018-12-02 Real Betis Balompie 1–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol L

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2019-01-14 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 3–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2019-01-04 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 CD Leganes W 2018-12-22 Club Atletico de Madrid 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2018-12-16 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–3 Real Betis Balompie L 2018-12-08 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–4 FC Barcelona L 2018-12-01 Getafe CF 3–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.18 Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 69% + Both teams to score 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Real Sociedad de Fútbol54% Draw22% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona24%
Actual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes68% 0% No32%
Avg goals/match: 3.64
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 69%
31%
± 3.5 49%
51%
± 4.5 30%
70%

Double Chance

Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Draw
76%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
46%
Real Sociedad de Fútbol or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Real Sociedad de Fútbol40% Draw39% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona21%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
8.8%
2 – 2
6.3%
3 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
6.3%
1 – 2
5.9%
1 – 0
5.2%
3 – 2
Actual
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 0
3.9%
4 – 1
3.5%
0 – 1
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Real Sociedad de Fútbol

Handicap Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers Push RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 16% 67%
-1.5 33% — 67%
-1 33% 20% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 13% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

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