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

The La Liga clash between Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid is scheduled for 13 September 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 UTC at Anoeta in San Sebastian. Both sides enter this Regular Season - 5 fixture on 7 points, with Atletico Madrid currently 7th and Real Sociedad 9th in the early 2026 La Liga standings. That table context gives this encounter added weight as each team looks to push towards the European places.

Real Sociedad have started the campaign with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 6 and conceding 8. Atletico Madrid, with a game fewer, have 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, scoring 7 and allowing 6. With the teams tightly bunched and recent encounters highly competitive, this Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid stats preview underlines a fixture where small margins at Anoeta could be decisive in shaping both clubs’ early-season trajectories.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a recent head-to-head series defined by narrow margins, draws, and one high-stakes cup final.

Previous meetings: 5
Real Sociedad wins: 1
Draws: 3
Atletico Madrid wins: 1

Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Timeline & Historical Context

The available Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid timeline highlights a balanced rivalry across league and cup since October 2024. The earliest match in this sequence came on 6 October 2024 in La Liga Regular Season - 9 at Reale Arena in Donostia-San Sebastián. That day, Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid drew 1-1, with Atletico leading 1-0 at half-time before the hosts levelled after the break. It set the tone for a series of tight contests in San Sebastian.

The next chapter arrived on 10 May 2025 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid in La Liga Regular Season - 35. Atletico Madrid produced the most one-sided result in this run, beating Real Sociedad 4-0 after racing into a 4-0 half-time lead and closing the game out comfortably. That emphatic home performance underlined Atletico’s attacking ceiling when they find rhythm at their own ground.

From there, the rivalry tightened again. On 4 January 2026 at Reale Arena in La Liga Regular Season - 18, Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid shared another 1-1 draw, goalless at half-time before both sides struck in the second half. Then, on 7 March 2026 at Metropolitano Stadium in La Liga Regular Season - 27, Atletico edged a 3-2 thriller, having been 1-1 at the interval. The most dramatic meeting came on 18 April 2026 in the Copa del Rey Final at Estadio de La Cartuja in Sevilla. Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad drew 2-2 in normal time (half-time 1-2) before Real Sociedad prevailed 4-3 on penalties. That cup final win gives Real Sociedad a psychological edge in knockout context, and it is a central moment in the recent Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid timeline.

Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers point to a finely balanced match-up, with both sides capable of scoring and taking control in different 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 1 (as home side), Atletico Madrid won 0 (as away side), 2 draws
At Atletico Madrid's stadium: 2 matches played here — Atletico Madrid won 1 (as home side), Real Sociedad won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

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 La Liga form in the 2026 season to date has been mixed but competitive. Across 5 league fixtures they have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 6 and conceding 8. At home they have been more solid, with 1 win and 1 draw from 2 matches, scoring 2 and allowing just 1 goal, including 1 clean sheet. Away from San Sebastian, defensive vulnerability shows with 7 goals conceded in 3 games, though they have still managed 4 goals on their travels.

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

Last 5 Atletico Madrid Matches Results and Stats

Atletico Madrid’s league form in the 2026 campaign so far is efficient and slightly more stable. Over 4 La Liga 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 split their 2 games with 1 win and 1 loss, scoring 3 and conceding 4. Their attack is producing at 1.8 goals per match, and they have registered 1 clean sheet, but an average of 1.5 goals conceded per game suggests this is not a purely defensive Atletico side.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the recent Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid stats, the picture is one of near-parity with nuanced edges. Overall, Atletico Madrid have scored more goals in these five meetings (10 to 6) and delivered the heaviest win with the 4-0 home success in May 2025. However, the win–draw–loss balance is even at 1-3-1 for both sides, and Real Sociedad’s triumph on penalties in the Copa del Rey Final in April 2026 adds significant psychological weight in their favour.

Venue patterns are clear: Real Sociedad are unbeaten in the three home fixtures in this run, with 1 win and 2 draws, while Atletico Madrid have been stronger in Madrid with 1 win and 1 draw. Current league form suggests Atletico Madrid carry a slightly more efficient attack, but Real Sociedad’s stronger defensive record at home in 2026 offsets that. Taken together, the historical numbers and early-season form point to a tightly contested match at Anoeta, with little to separate the sides and a draw or one-goal margin statistically most in line with the established trends.

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