Thursday , 2 July 2026

Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2022-23
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2 – 1
Full Time
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Sun 18 Sep 2022 · 16:30 UTC Reale Seguros Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Brais Mendez 82' Y
Brais Mendez 83' Y
Aritz Elustondo 84' Y
Alexander Sorloth 88' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — La Liga at Reale Seguros Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Carlos del Cerro
  • Referee Gonzalo Garcia
  • Referee Manuel Pozueta
  • Referee Guadalupe Porras
  • Referee Cesar Soto
  • Referee Jorge Figueroa

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
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 2020-07-02 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2019-09-22 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–3 Real Sociedad de Fútbol

Recent Form

Real Sociedad de Fútbol
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Sep RCD Espanyol de Barcelona H 2–1 W
15 Sep AS Omonia Lefkosia H 2–1 W
11 Sep Getafe CF A 1–2 L
08 Sep Manchester United FC A 1–0 W
03 Sep Club Atletico de Madrid H 1–1 D
27 Aug Elche CF A 1–0 W
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Sep Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 1–2 L
10 Sep Sevilla FC H 2–3 L
04 Sep Athletic Club A 1–0 W
28 Aug Real Madrid CF H 1–3 L
19 Aug Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 0–2 L
13 Aug RC Celta de Vigo A 2–2 D

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' It’s Showtime! The match between Real Sociedad de Fútbol and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is underway.
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 10' The 27-year-old Dani Gomez has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' Alex Remiro has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 17' Alexander Sorloth puts Real Sociedad de Futbol on the lead.
  • 19' Goal! Edu Exposito scores his 7 goal in 241 matches.
  • 24' Real Sociedad de Fútbol are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 29' Assisted by Mikel Merino with the perfectly-timed delivery and Brais Mendez makes no mistake. 0-3!
  • 34' Real Sociedad de Fútbol currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 39' Over 39 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 44' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 49' Supporters expect more eagerness from Omar El Hilali, as he is very good at scoring at Reale Seguros Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 54' Javi Puado is ready to make an impact after coming on for Omar El Hilali at the 54 minute mark.
  • 59' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 64' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 69' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Real Sociedad de Fútbol side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 74' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Brian Olivan suffering a number of foals already.
  • 75' The RCD Espanyol de Barcelona bench stirs into life. Fernando Calero is withdrawn and Aleix Vidal gets his opportunity.
  • 80' Both keepers have barely been tested. Real Sociedad de Fútbol and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 82' The Real Sociedad de Futbol manager makes a substitution. Takefusa Kubo departs to be replaced by Benat Turrientes.
  • 82' The referee shows Real Sociedad de Futbol player a Yellow card on 82.
  • 83' The referee shows Real Sociedad de Futbol player a Yellow card on 83.
  • 83' Another substitution for Real Sociedad de Futbol to replace David Silva by Mohamed Ali Cho on 83 minute.
  • 84' Controversy at the stadium! Aritz Elustondo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 85' Pol Lozano is ready to make an impact after coming on for Vinicius de Souza Costa at the 85 minute mark.
  • 88' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Alexander Sorloth.
  • 89' The supporters are chanting for Igor Zubeldia. He replaces Brais Mendez on 89 minute.
  • Full Time. Real Sociedad de Fútbol beats RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Lineups

Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Imanol Alguacil

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Diego Martinez

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

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 2020-07-02 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2019-09-22 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–3 Real Sociedad de Fútbol

Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form

2022-09-18 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona W 2022-09-15 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2–1 AS Omonia Lefkosia W 2022-09-11 Getafe CF 2–1 Real Sociedad de Fútbol L 2022-09-08 Manchester United FC 0–1 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W 2022-09-03 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–1 Club Atletico de Madrid D 2022-08-27 Elche CF 0–1 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2022-09-18 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2022-09-10 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–3 Sevilla FC L 2022-09-04 Athletic Club 0–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona W 2022-08-28 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–3 Real Madrid CF L 2022-08-19 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–2 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L 2022-08-13 RC Celta de Vigo 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.78 Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 57% + Over 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Real Sociedad de Fútbol55% Draw24% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona21%
Actual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Real Sociedad de Fútbol or Draw
79%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
45%
Real Sociedad de Fútbol or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Real Sociedad de Fútbol36% Draw44% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona20%
Actual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.6%
2 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
6.1%
3 – 1
5.5%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 1
5.3%
3 – 0
4.8%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Real Sociedad de Fútbol

Handicap Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers Push RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 16% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 22% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 14% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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