Real Sociedad Snatch Late 3-2 Victory at Mestalla
LaLiga Round 7 action at the Estadio de Mestalla in Valencia saw Real Sociedad claim a dramatic 3-2 away win over Valencia on 20 September 2026. In clear conditions and 24-degree temperatures, in front of 45,122 spectators, the visitors struck first through Luka Sučić before Valencia responded through Aaron Mayol, only for Carlos Soler to restore the lead from the penalty spot. A late Luken Beitia own goal appeared to have salvaged a point for the hosts, but Ander Barrenetxea struck in stoppage time to seal the win for Real Sociedad, with Orri Óskarsson sent off in a chaotic finish.
Key Events
11' - Justin De Haas was shown a yellow card for Valencia.
12' - José Gayà was shown a yellow card for Valencia.
26' - Job Ochieng assisted Luka Sučić to score, making it 0-1 to Real Sociedad.
45' - Added time signaled and the first half came to an end with Real Sociedad leading 1-0.
46' - Valencia substitution: David Otorbi replaced Filip Ugrinic.
54' - Luka Sučić was shown a yellow card for Real Sociedad.
57' - Hugo Duro assisted Aaron Mayol to score, making it 1-1 for Valencia.
61' - Real Sociedad substitution: Orri Óskarsson replaced Mikel Oyarzabal.
61' - Real Sociedad substitution: Ander Barrenetxea replaced Job Ochieng.
69' - Real Sociedad substitution: Yangel Herrera replaced Jon Gorrotxategi.
69' - Real Sociedad substitution: Aihen Muñoz replaced Sergio Gómez.
69' - Valencia substitution: Harvey Elliott replaced Guido Rodríguez.
75' - Carlos Soler converted a penalty for Real Sociedad, making it 1-2.
82' - Valencia substitution: Jesus Vázquez replaced José Gayà.
82' - Valencia substitution: Aimar replaced Hugo Duro.
84' - Luken Beitia scored an own goal, making it 2-2 for Valencia.
87' - Real Sociedad substitution: Arsen Zakharyan replaced Luka Sučić.
88' - Valencia substitution: Luis Rioja replaced Arnaut Danjuma.
90' - Added time signaled.
90+1' - Carlos Soler assisted Ander Barrenetxea to score, making it 2-3 to Real Sociedad.
90+6' - Orri Óskarsson was shown a yellow card for Real Sociedad.
90+6' - Orri Óskarsson was shown a second yellow and red card, sent off for Real Sociedad.
90' - The match came to an end with Real Sociedad winning 3-2.
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