RCD Espanyol vs Real Sociedad

SpainLa LigaRound 38
RCDE Stadium
J. Munuera
2025/2026

Match Report

Espanyol and Real Sociedad shared a 1-1 draw at RCDE Stadium, a low-key finale to LaLiga's 2025/26 season that summed up both clubs' difficult campaigns. The second-half equalizer that rescued a point for the hosts was the game's defining moment. Orri Óskarsson opened the scoring in the 28th minute, finishing off an assist from Sergio Gómez to give the visitors an early lead. Espanyol pushed back, and despite seeing Tyrhys Dolan's effort disallowed at the 55th minute, Roberto Fernández — set up by Pere Milla — leveled in the 65th to spark relief around the stadium. Bookings for Yangel Herrera, Gómez, Unai Marrero, and L. Cabrera added a fractious edge to an otherwise even contest. The draw leaves both sides with modest satisfaction at best. Espanyol end the season mid-table after a wretched run of form, while Real Sociedad close a winless late stretch — a campaign that ultimately promised far more than it delivered for the Basque club.

Match Events

23'
Y. Herrera(Elbowing)
46'
54'
VART. Dolan(Goal Disallowed - Foul)
64'
U. Marrero(Delay of game)
72'
87'
L. Cabrera(Roughing)

Standings

#WDLGDPts
10Real Sociedad111314-246
11RCD Espanyol121016-1246

Statistics

50%Possession50%
17Shots9
8Shots on Target4
3Corners5
11Fouls17
1Offsides2
1Yellow Cards3
406Passes409
2Saves7