Real Sociedad triumphed 5-2 over Málaga at La Rosaleda.

The LaLiga encounter between Málaga and Real Sociedad unfolded on 18 October 2026 at the La Rosaleda stadium in Málaga. Both sides entered the match looking to make an impact in the league, and the atmosphere was charged as the home fans anticipated a competitive showdown.

How it unfolded

The opening minutes belonged to the visitors. In the third minute, Takefusa Kubo opened the scoring for Real Sociedad with a left-footed strike from outside the box that curled into the top left corner, assisted by Héctor Fort. The early lead set the tone for what would become a high-scoring affair.

Real Sociedad doubled their advantage in the 26th minute when Orri Óskarsson fired a right-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom right corner, making it 2-0.

The first booking of the match came in the 37th minute when Jon Martín of Real Sociedad was shown a yellow card for a bad foul.

Málaga responded after the break. In the 54th minute, Adrián Niño reduced the deficit, converting a right-footed effort from the centre of the box to the top right corner, with Pablo Martínez providing the assist.

Just five minutes later, Real Sociedad restored their two-goal cushion. Mikel Oyarzabal scored in the 59th minute, a left-footed shot from the right side of the box that found the bottom right corner, the move being set up by Takefusa Kubo.

Mamadou Sarr received a yellow card for a bad foul in the 62nd minute, marking the second caution of the game.

Málaga kept fighting and drew level in the 66th minute when Pablo Martínez headed home from a corner, sending the ball from the left side of the box into the top right corner to make it 2-3.

However, the visitors answered immediately. In the 67th minute, Mikel Oyarzabal struck again, this time from outside the box with a left-footed shot to the bottom right corner, the assist coming from Jon Martín. The score moved to 2-4.

The final blow was delivered by Gonçalo Guedes in the 73rd minute. He slotted a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box into the centre of the goal, sealing a 5-2 win for Real Sociedad.

Standout performers

Takefusa Kubo was instrumental, opening the scoring and providing the assist for Oyarzabal’s first goal. Orri Óskarsson contributed a well-taken second-minute strike. Mikel Oyarzabal’s brace, one assisted by Kubo and the other by Jon Martín, underscored his impact.

For Málaga, Adrián Niño’s goal and Pablo Martínez’s equaliser were the highlights of the home side’s effort.

Match facts

  • Final score: Málaga 2-5 Real Sociedad
  • Scorers:
    • Real Sociedad – Takefusa Kubo (3'), Orri Óskarsson (26'), Mikel Oyarzabal (59', 67'), Gonçalo Guedes (73')
    • Málaga – Adrián Niño (54'), Pablo Martínez (66')
  • Bookings:
    • Jon Martín (Real Sociedad) – 37' (bad foul)
    • Mamadou Sarr (Real Sociedad) – 62' (bad foul)
  • Venue: La Rosaleda, Málaga

What it means

The 5-2 result gives Real Sociedad a comprehensive win on the road, while Málaga will look to address the defensive lapses that allowed seven goals in the match.