Real Sociedad thrash Lillestrom 6-0 in a one-sided Europa League encounter.
The UEFA Europa League league-phase match took place at Arasen Stadion in Lillestrøm on 22 October 2026. The Norwegian hosts, Lillestrom, welcomed a Real Sociedad side that arrived in fine attacking form. From the opening minutes the visitors imposed their rhythm, and the final score reflected a comprehensive victory.
How it unfolded
The first breakthrough came in the 25th minute when Sergio Gómez opened the scoring for Real Sociedad. The Spaniard’s left-footed strike from the left side of the box found the bottom right corner after a precise pass from Mikel Oyarzabal. Just two minutes later, Gómez doubled the lead, this time with a right-footed effort from the centre of the box, again assisted by Oyarzabal.
Real Sociedad’s pressure continued and was rewarded in the 33rd minute when Luka Sucic added his first goal of the night. The Croatian’s left-footed shot from the centre of the box finished high in the centre of the net, the move again set up by Oyarzabal.
Three minutes after Sucic’s strike, Real Sociedad’s Mamadou Sarr was shown a yellow card for a bad foul in the 30th minute, marking the first booking of the match.
The home side’s Ruben Gabrielsen received a yellow card for a bad foul in the 52nd minute, while Real Sociedad’s Jon Gorrotxategi was booked for a similar infringement in the 56th minute.
Real Sociedad restored their momentum in the 64th minute when Orri Óskarsson scored his first goal. The right-footed finish from the centre of the box arrived after a fast break, with Gonçalo Guedes providing the assist.
Luka Sucic added a second goal for the visitors in the 72nd minute, converting a left-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom right corner, extending the lead to five goals.
The final blow came in the 80th minute when Arsen Zakharyan struck from outside the box. The left-footed shot curled into the top left corner, the move set up by Beñat Turrientes, sealing a 6-0 victory for Real Sociedad.
Standout performers
Sergio Gómez was the most prolific scorer, netting a brace in the first half, both times assisted by Mikel Oyarzabal, who also created the opening three goals. Luka Sucic contributed two goals, one assisted by Oyarzabal and the other unassisted, highlighting his clinical finishing. Orri Óskarsson and Arsen Zakharyan added a goal each, with assists from Gonçalo Guedes and Beñat Turrientes respectively, rounding off a balanced attacking display across the Real Sociedad line-up.
Match facts
- Final score: Lillestrom 0-6 Real Sociedad
- Scorers: Sergio Gómez (25’, 27’); Luka Sucic (33’, 72’); Orri Óskarsson (64’); Arsen Zakharyan (80’)
- Assists: Mikel Oyarzabal (25’, 27’, 33’); Gonçalo Guedes (64’); Beñat Turrientes (80’)
- Bookings: Mamadou Sarr (Real Sociedad, 30’); Ruben Gabrielsen (Lillestrom, 52’); Jon Gorrotxategi (Real Sociedad, 56’)
- Venue: Arasen Stadion, Lillestrøm
What it means
The six-goal victory secures three points for Real Sociedad in the UEFA Europa League league phase, while Lillestrom return home without any points from the encounter. The result underscores Real Sociedad’s attacking potency and places them in a strong position moving forward in the competition.
