Real Sociedad beat Levante 2-1 at the Reale Arena.

The LaLiga encounter between Real Sociedad and Levante unfolded on 25 October 2026 at the Reale Arena in San Sebastián. Both sides entered the match looking to add three points, and the atmosphere was charged as the home crowd anticipated a strong start from the Basque club.

How it unfolded

The opening minutes saw Real Sociedad take the initiative, and they were rewarded in the 6th minute when Orri Óskarsson struck a right-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom right corner, putting the hosts ahead. Levante responded quickly, and just 16 minutes later, at the 22nd minute, Nacho Pérez restored parity. Pérez’s right-footed finish from the right side of the six-yard box found the centre of the net, following an assist from Thiago Fernández.

Real Sociedad regained the lead five minutes after Levante’s equaliser. In the 27th minute, Beñat Turrientes fired a left-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom right corner, the move set up by Gonçalo Guedes. The 2-1 scoreline held for the remainder of the game.

Discipline featured in the second half. Jon Martín of Real Sociedad received a yellow card in the 64th minute for a bad foul. Levante’s Manu Sánchez was booked in the 75th minute for a similar infringement. Further bookings followed for Levante, with Yanis Kasonga Musuayi cautioned in the 81st minute and Víctor García in the 87th minute, each for a bad foul. No player was sent off.

Standout performers

Orri Óskarsson opened the scoring early and set the tone for the home side. Beñat Turrientes’ second-half goal, assisted by Gonçalo Guedes, proved decisive. For Levante, Nacho Pérez’s equaliser, created by Thiago Fernández, kept his team in contention.

Match facts

  • Final score: Real Sociedad 2-1 Levante
  • Scorers: Orri Óskarsson (6'), Beñat Turrientes (27') – Real Sociedad; Nacho Pérez (22') – Levante (assist: Thiago Fernández)
  • Bookings: Jon Martín (64'), Manu Sánchez (75'), Yanis Kasonga Musuayi (81'), Víctor García (87') – all for bad fouls
  • Venue: Reale Arena, San Sebastián

What it means

The victory gives Real Sociedad three points from the LaLiga fixture, while Levante return home having dropped two points after a hard-fought but ultimately unsuccessful effort.