Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Stats: Head-to-Head Record

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’s Regular Season - 5. Both sides enter this fixture with 7 points on the board in the 2026 season, and early-season positioning in the European race is already at stake. With Real Sociedad currently 9th and Atletico Madrid 7th in the standings, this clash has the feel of an early six-pointer in the battle for the upper half of the table.

The league table underlines how finely balanced this meeting is. Real Sociedad have taken 7 points from 5 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 8, while Atletico Madrid have collected 7 points from 4 games with 7 goals scored and 6 conceded. At home, Real Sociedad remain unbeaten (1 win, 1 draw), whereas Atletico Madrid have yet to lose on their own ground and have split their away fixtures (1 win, 1 defeat). In this context, interest in Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid stats is high as analysts and fans look for any historical edge ahead of kick-off.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested recent rivalry 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

Looking at the Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid timeline in the available data, the most recent chapter came on 18 April 2026 in the Copa del Rey Final at Estadio de La Cartuja in Sevilla. Atletico Madrid were designated as the home side and the match finished 2-2 after regular time, with Atletico leading 1-2 at half-time (Atletico Madrid 1-2 Real Sociedad at the break, 2-2 full time). Real Sociedad ultimately prevailed 4-3 on penalties, a result that counts as a draw in the head-to-head record but represents a landmark cup triumph for the Basque side.

Just over a month earlier, on 7 March 2026 in La Liga Regular Season - 27 at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Atletico Madrid edged a high-scoring contest. Atletico were at home and won 3-2 against Real Sociedad, having been level 1-1 at half-time. That league victory underlined Atletico’s attacking threat on their own ground and is one of the two outright wins they hold in the current five-match dataset.

The league meetings in San Sebastian have been notably tighter. On 4 January 2026 in La Liga Regular Season - 18 at Reale Arena, Real Sociedad were at home and drew 1-1 with Atletico Madrid after a goalless first half. A similar pattern appeared on 6 October 2024 in La Liga Regular Season - 9 at Reale Arena, where Real Sociedad again hosted and the match finished 1-1, with Atletico leading 0-1 at half-time. Going back further to 10 May 2025 in La Liga Regular Season - 35 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Atletico Madrid recorded a dominant 4-0 home win over Real Sociedad after racing into a 4-0 half-time lead. Overall, the Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid timeline in this period shows Atletico more decisive at home, while fixtures in San Sebastian have been balanced and low scoring.

Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers highlight Atletico Madrid’s edge in decisive results, but also underline how competitive Real Sociedad have been, especially at home.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Real Sociedad 6 - 11 Atletico Madrid
• Average Goals per Match: Real Sociedad 1.20 vs Atletico Madrid 2.20

Venue Split Performance:

• At Real Sociedad's stadium: 2 matches played here — Real Sociedad won 0 (as home side), Atletico Madrid won 0 (as away side), 2 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
• At neutral venue (Estadio de La Cartuja): 1 match played — 0 wins for either side in regular time, 1 draw (Real Sociedad won 4-3 on penalties)

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 current La Liga campaign points to inconsistency but also resilience, especially at Anoeta. Season to date, they have played 5 league matches with a record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 6 goals and conceding 8. At home they are unbeaten, with 1 win and 1 draw, scoring 2 and conceding just 1, suggesting a more controlled defensive structure in San Sebastian. Away from home they have been more open, with 4 goals scored and 7 conceded. Their form guide of LLWDW in the season statistics indicates that results have fluctuated, but they remain capable of competing with strong opposition on their day.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 2 (season to date)

Last 5 Atletico Madrid Matches Results and Stats

Atletico Madrid arrive with a slightly stronger early-season profile in La Liga. Season to date, they have played 4 league matches, winning 2, drawing 1 and losing 1, with 7 goals scored and 6 conceded. Their form string of WDWL in the standings and WDWL in the season statistics reflects alternating results but a generally positive trajectory. At home, Atletico have been solid (1 win, 1 draw, 4 goals scored, 2 conceded), while away they have split their two fixtures (1 win, 1 loss) with 3 goals scored and 4 conceded. The numbers suggest a side that can score regularly but is not entirely watertight defensively, particularly on the road.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 1 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical and current Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid stats point to a finely balanced encounter with contrasting strengths. Atletico Madrid hold the edge in the recent head-to-head record with 2 wins from 5 and a clear advantage in goals scored (11 to 6), particularly in home matches where they have produced emphatic scorelines. However, Real Sociedad have shown they can neutralise Atletico in San Sebastian, with both La Liga meetings at their ground in this dataset ending 1-1, and they have the psychological boost of a Copa del Rey Final success on penalties in April 2026. Recent league form suggests Atletico carry a slightly stronger attacking threat overall, while Real Sociedad’s home defensive numbers are encouraging. Statistically, this points towards another tight contest in Anoeta, with marginal advantages likely to be decided by small details rather than any overwhelming historical trend.

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