The Anoeta Stadium just witnessed the game of the season! On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Real Sociedad and Deportivo AlavΓ©s played out a breathless 3-3 draw that kept the Basque fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
In a clash of styles and stakes, La Real’s quest for European football met the grit of an AlavΓ©s side fighting for survival. The result? Pure footballing chaos.
1. Match Report: A See-Saw Battle
The Fast Start (14’): Real Sociedad took the lead early when Mikel Oyarzabal continued his clinical form, latching onto a ball from GonΓ§alo Guedes to fire past Antonio Sivera.
The AlavΓ©s Fightback: The visitors stunned the home crowd by turning the game on its head before the hour mark. Lucas BoyΓ© proved to be a handful, scoring twice to give AlavΓ©s a shock 2-1 lead.
The Guedes Impact: Just as the pressure mounted, Gonçalo Guedes dragged La Real back into it with a brilliant solo effort to make it 2-2
The Final Drama: AlavΓ©s thought they had snatched the winner through a scrappy effort in the 82nd minute, but Luka Sucic produced a 25-yard thunderbolt in stoppage time to ensure the points were shared.
Real Sociedad have now scored at least one goal in each of their last 21 matches—an incredible streak of attacking consistency.
2. Strategic Impact: Points Shared, Pride Intact
The European Race: The draw keeps Real Sociedad in 7th place, but they missed a golden opportunity to close the gap on the top six after dropping two points at home.
Survival Grit: For AlavΓ©s, this point feels like a win. Taking a draw away at the Anoeta is a massive boost for their morale as they look to distance themselves from the relegation zone.
The Derby Factor: Despite the defensive vulnerabilities shown by both sides, the intensity of the Basque derby lived up to the hype, providing one of the most entertaining 90 minutes of the campaign.