Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Stats: Head-to-head Record and Past Meetings

Real Sociedad host Atletico Madrid at Anoeta in San Sebastian on 13 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in La Liga Regular Season - 5. Both sides enter this fixture with 7 points on the board, looking to consolidate their positions in the upper half of the table. Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid stats underline how finely balanced this clash is, with minimal separation in the early-season standings.

In the 2026 La Liga season so far, Real Sociedad sit 9th with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats from 5 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 8. Atletico Madrid are 7th with 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from 4 games, scoring 7 and conceding 6. At Anoeta, Real Sociedad have been solid with 1 win and 1 draw from 2 home games, while Atletico Madrid have split their away fixtures with 1 win and 1 defeat. With both teams tightly grouped in the table, the stakes are clear: this match could shape the early race for European positions, and Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid stats suggest a competitive, high-intensity contest.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a recent head-to-head series with tight scorelines and decisive moments in both league and cup.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Real Sociedad wins: 1
• Draws: 2
• Atletico Madrid wins: 2

Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Timeline & Historical Context

The Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid timeline in the available data begins with a La Liga meeting at Reale Arena on 6 October 2024. That match finished 1-1, with Atletico Madrid leading 1-0 at half-time before Real Sociedad found a second-half equaliser. It set the tone for a series of close encounters in which margins have been consistently narrow.

On 10 May 2025 in La Liga Regular Season - 35 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Atletico Madrid produced the most one-sided scoreline in this sequence, beating Real Sociedad 4-0. The home side led 4-0 at half-time and maintained that advantage through full time, underlining their attacking threat on home soil. However, the balance shifted again when the fixture returned to San Sebastian on 4 January 2026: at Reale Arena, Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid drew 1-1, with a goalless first half followed by one goal apiece after the interval.

The rivalry intensified in the 2025 Copa del Rey Final at Estadio de La Cartuja in Sevilla on 18 April 2026. Atletico Madrid, designated as the home side, trailed 2-1 at half-time but forced a 2-2 draw by full time. With no goals in extra time, the trophy was decided on penalties, where Real Sociedad prevailed 4-3 in the shootout after the 2-2 draw. This cup final success gives Real Sociedad a psychological edge in knockout context, even though it counts as a draw in the pure head-to-head record. Most recently, on 7 March 2026 in La Liga at Metropolitano Stadium, Atletico Madrid edged a 3-2 home win after a 1-1 first half, reinforcing their strength in Madrid and adding another high-scoring chapter to the Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid timeline.

Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline how competitive this pairing has been, with both teams finding the net regularly across league and cup.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Real Sociedad 6 - 12 Atletico Madrid
• Average Goals per Match: Real Sociedad 1.20 vs Atletico Madrid 2.40

Venue Split Performance:

• At Real Sociedad's stadium: 3 matches played here — Real Sociedad won 0 (as home side), Atletico Madrid won 0 (as away side), 3 draws
• At Atletico Madrid's stadium: 2 matches played here — Atletico Madrid won 2 (as home side), Real Sociedad won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

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 recent form in La Liga 2026, taken season to date, reflects inconsistency but also resilience. Across 5 league fixtures they have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 6 goals scored and 8 conceded. At home they have been difficult to beat, with 1 win and 1 draw from 2 games, scoring 2 and conceding just 1, supported by 1 clean sheet. Away from San Sebastian, however, they have lost 2 of 3, allowing 7 goals, which highlights a defensive vulnerability on the road that contrasts with their more controlled home performances.

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

Last 5 Atletico Madrid Matches Results and Stats

Atletico Madrid’s La Liga 2026 form, also considered season to date, shows a slightly stronger platform. In 4 league 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 from home they have split their two matches with 1 win and 1 loss, scoring 3 and conceding 4. Their attack has been relatively productive at 1.8 goals per match, but the 1.5 goals conceded on average suggests this is a more open Atletico Madrid side than in some previous campaigns.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical record and current form paint a nuanced picture. Atletico Madrid hold the edge in direct meetings, with 2 wins to Real Sociedad’s 1 across the last 5 fixtures, and a clear advantage in total goals scored (12 to 6). They have been dominant when playing at home, winning both matches in Madrid, including a 4-0 victory in May 2025 and a 3-2 win in March 2026. However, at Real Sociedad’s ground the story is different: all three recorded matches in San Sebastian have ended level, suggesting that Anoeta significantly narrows the gap between the teams.

From a form perspective, Atletico Madrid show marginally stronger league numbers season to date, with a better goal difference and slightly higher scoring rate. Yet Real Sociedad’s defensive record at home in 2026 (2 goals scored, 1 conceded in 2 games, plus a clean sheet) indicates that they can contain high-level opponents in San Sebastian. The Copa del Rey Final on 18 April 2026, where Real Sociedad lifted the trophy on penalties after a 2-2 draw, adds another layer: it demonstrates that Real Sociedad can match Atletico Madrid in high-pressure situations on neutral ground. Overall, the trends lean slightly towards Atletico Madrid in terms of firepower and historical scoring, but the combination of Real Sociedad’s home solidity and a sequence of draws at their stadium suggests a tightly contested fixture rather than a clear statistical favourite.

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