Atlético Madrid beat Real Sociedad 3-0 at the Reale Arena.

The LaLiga clash between Real Sociedad and Atlético Madrid took place on 13 September 2026 at the Reale Arena in San Sebastián. Both sides entered the match looking to cement their early-season ambitions, but the visitors imposed themselves from the first half and finished the evening with a comfortable three-goal margin.

How it unfolded

The first notable incident arrived in the 18th minute when Real Sociedad’s Yangel Herrera was shown a yellow card for a bad foul. The booking did little to disrupt the flow of the game, but it was an early reminder that the contest could become physical.

The second caution came in the 75th minute, this time against Atlético Madrid’s Johnny Cardoso, also for a bad foul. The referee’s decision kept the match disciplined, with no further disciplinary action required.

Just three minutes later, Real Sociedad’s Mikel Oyarzabal received a yellow card in the 78th minute. The trio of bookings marked the only disciplinary moments of the encounter.

The deadlock was broken in the 84th minute when Atlético Madrid earned a penalty. Alejandro Grimaldo stepped up and converted with a composed left-footed strike to the centre of the goal, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead.

Four minutes from full-time, Atlético doubled their advantage. Jonathan David received the ball in the centre of the box and fired a left-footed shot to the bottom left corner. The move was set up by a precise pass from Grimaldo, who added an assist to his earlier penalty goal.

In injury time, the final blow was delivered. Giuliano Simeone capitalised on a fast break, receiving a pass from Dávid Hancko. He struck with his right foot from the centre of the box, sending the ball to the centre of the net and sealing a 3-0 victory for Atlético Madrid.

Standout performers

Alejandro Grimaldo was instrumental in Atlético’s triumph, scoring the opening penalty and providing the assist for Jonathan David’s second-half goal. Jonathan David’s clinical finish added a second goal, while Giuliano Simeone’s composure on the counter-attack completed the scoring trio. Dávid Hancko’s decisive pass set up Simeone’s injury-time strike, making him a key contributor to the final goal.

Match facts

  • Final score: Real Sociedad 0-3 Atlético Madrid
  • Scorers:
    • 84’ – Alejandro Grimaldo (penalty)
    • 90’ – Jonathan David (assist: Alejandro Grimaldo)
    • 90'+5 – Giuliano Simeone (assist: Dávid Hancko)
  • Bookings:
    • 18’ – Yangel Herrera (Real Sociedad) – yellow card for a bad foul
    • 75’ – Johnny Cardoso (Atlético Madrid) – yellow card for a bad foul
    • 78’ – Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad) – yellow card
  • Venue: Reale Arena, San Sebastián

What it means

The result gives Atlético Madrid three points and a clean sheet, while Real Sociedad return home without any points and concede three goals.