The last time Real Sociedad faced Atletico Madrid was in the final of the 2025-26 Copa del Rey, where the Basque outfit prevailed on penalties.
Now, Pellegrino Matarazzo's side hosts the Red and Whites in La Liga action on Sunday, September 13th, as Atletico look to arrest a run of back-to-back defeats.
It's La Liga action on Sunday evening, as Atletico Madrid travels to San Sebastián to face a Real Sociedad side that has been steadily climbing the table. Simeone's men will be aiming to avoid a third straight defeat in all competitions.
Team Form
Real Sociedad: Have picked up seven points from their last three matches after a difficult start.
Atletico Madrid: Made a solid start before stumbling, losing their last two games in all competitions.
Key Stats & Head-to-Head
Atletico leads the overall head-to-head, winning 80 of their 165 meetings in all competitions.
The corresponding fixture last season ended 1-1 between the two sides.
Atletico are unbeaten against Real Sociedad in La Liga since September 2019.
Real Sociedad beat Atletico on penalties in the final of the 2025-26 Copa del Rey.
What to Expect From Both Teams
Real Sociedad | Form: LLWDW
Pellegrino Matarazzo's side enter this clash with growing momentum after recovering from a rough start to pick up seven points from their last three matches.
With Mikel Oyarzabal leading the line and Sucic pulling strings in midfield, they pose a persistent threat at home. Having already beaten Atletico in a cup final, the Basque outfit will hold no fear of Sunday's visitors.
Atlético Madrid | Form: WDWL
Diego Simeone's side suffered a bruising week, falling 3-0 to Athletic Bilbao in La Liga before going down 2-1 to Liverpool in the Champions League.
Despite those setbacks, Julian Alvarez, Alex Baena, and Lee Kang-in provide genuine quality in the attacking third. Simeone's men are desperate to turn their form around and close the gap on leaders Barcelona.
Predicted Lineups
Real Sociedad (possible):
Marrero, Aramburu, Zubeldia, Sarr, Gómez, Ochieng, Herrera, Soler, Guedes, Sucic, Oyarzabal.
Atletico Madrid (possible):
Oblak, Llorente, Pubill, Hancko, Grimaldo, Simeone, Barrios, Hjulmand, Baena, Lee, Álvarez.
Matchups & Players to Watch
Mikel Oyarzabal: The Sociedad captain leads the line once again and will be the focal point of the home side's attacking threat.
Julian Alvarez: Started against Liverpool midweek and is expected to lead Atletico's charge, looking to move on from a turbulent summer.
Christoph Baumgartner: Alex Baena arrives in excellent form and will look to unlock a Sociedad backline that has been defensively solid.
Stian Sucic: The energetic midfielder could be the difference-maker for the hosts, tasked with disrupting Atletico's Bundesliga-laden engine room.
Odds Market on MSport
Real Sociedad/Home to win = 3.03
Atletico Madrid/Away to win = 2.44
Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.56
Over 2.5 total goals = 1.67
This clash presents a fascinating battle of contrasting momentum: a resurgent Sociedad at home against an Atletico side desperate to rediscover their early-season spark.
With Simeone's unbeaten La Liga record against this opposition under threat, Sunday evening in San Sebastián promises high stakes.
