Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid: Head-to-Head Stats 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 come into this early-season clash level on 7 points, adding extra weight to the Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid stats as they look to establish themselves in the upper half of the table.

In the current La Liga 2026 standings, Real Sociedad sit 9th with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats from 5 matches, while Atletico Madrid are 7th with 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from 4 games. With Real Sociedad solid at home so far and Atletico Madrid showing balanced home and away returns, this fixture carries important implications for the race for European positions and shapes the narrative around the Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid stats at this stage of the season.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive recent series between Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid across league and cup competitions.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Real Sociedad wins: 0
• Draws: 3
• Atletico Madrid wins: 2

Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Timeline & Historical Context

The available Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid timeline highlights a sequence of tight, hard-fought encounters between 2024 and 2026 in both La Liga and the Copa del Rey. Every match in this period has been decided by fine margins, underlining how slender the gap has been between the sides.

The earliest match in this sequence came on 6 October 2024 in La Liga Regular Season - 9 at Reale Arena in Donostia-San Sebastián, where Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid drew 1-1 after Atletico Madrid led 1-0 at half-time. On 10 May 2025, Atletico Madrid asserted themselves at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in La Liga Regular Season - 35, producing a dominant 4-0 home victory, having already led 4-0 at the interval.

The rivalry stayed close in the 2025–26 La Liga season. On 4 January 2026, Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid shared another 1-1 draw at Reale Arena in Regular Season - 18 after a goalless first half. Then, on 7 March 2026 at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid in Regular Season - 27, Atletico Madrid edged a 3-2 win over Real Sociedad, turning a 1-1 half-time score into three points. The most dramatic chapter arrived on 18 April 2026 in the Copa del Rey Final at Estadio de La Cartuja in Sevilla, where Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad drew 2-2 after 90 minutes (half-time 1-2) before Real Sociedad prevailed 4-3 on penalties. That cup final, officially a draw in regulation, further underlines how balanced the Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid timeline has been in competitive fixtures.

Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers across these recent meetings underline Atletico Madrid’s slight edge in results, but also show how often the points have been shared.

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

For Real Sociedad, the pattern in La Liga 2026 season to date is mixed but competitive. Across 5 league fixtures, they have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, reflecting the “LLWDW” form line in their season record. At home they have been difficult to beat, with 1 win and 1 draw from 2 matches, scoring 2 and conceding just 1, while away they have been more open, scoring 4 but conceding 7 in 3 games. Real Sociedad average 1.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, with one clean sheet and two games where they failed to score, suggesting some inconsistency in attack but generally solid defensive numbers at Anoeta.

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

Last 5 Atletico Madrid Matches Results and Stats

Atletico Madrid’s La Liga 2026 season to date shows a slightly more stable profile over 4 league matches. Their “WDWL” form line translates into 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, with a positive goal difference of +1 (7 scored, 6 conceded). At home, Atletico Madrid have 1 win and 1 draw from 2 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 2, while away they have 1 win and 1 loss, with 3 goals for and 4 against. They average 1.8 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per game, with one clean sheet and only one match in which they failed to score, indicating a slightly more reliable attacking output than their hosts.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Looking across the Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid stats, the historical record from the recent sample leans marginally towards Atletico Madrid, who have 2 wins from 5 meetings and a clear edge in total goals scored (12 to 6). However, three draws in those same fixtures, including the Copa del Rey Final that Real Sociedad ultimately captured on penalties, highlight how often this matchup has been decided by small details. At Anoeta, all three recorded meetings ended level, which suggests Real Sociedad’s home advantage tends to balance Atletico Madrid’s overall strength. Season to date, Atletico Madrid show slightly stronger attacking efficiency, while Real Sociedad’s home defensive numbers are solid. Overall, the trends point to another closely contested encounter where Atletico Madrid may carry a slight statistical edge, but Real Sociedad’s home record and cup success against the same opponent keep this fixture finely poised.

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