Union St.-Gilloise 1-1 Real Sociedad – a level-score draw in the Europa League.

The UEFA Europa League league-phase fixture between Union St.-Gilloise and Real Sociedad took place on 15 October 2026 at King Power at Den Dreef Stadion in Leuven. Both sides entered the match looking to secure a valuable point in the competition.

How it unfolded

The opening half-hour was tightly contested, but the deadlock was broken shortly after the restart. In the 46th minute, Real Sociedad took the lead when Beñat Turrientes fired a right-footed shot from the centre of the box into the centre of the net, giving the visitors a 1-0 advantage.

The home side responded with increased intensity, and the first booking of the match came in the 58th minute when Union St.-Gilloise midfielder Nohim Chibani was shown a yellow card for a bad foul.

As the game progressed, Union St.-Gilloise continued to press, and a second yellow card was issued to their player Relebohile Mofokeng in the 73rd minute. Real Sociedad also saw a booking the following minute, with Mamadou Sarr receiving a yellow card for a bad foul in the 74th minute.

The decisive moment arrived in the 88th minute. Union St.-Gilloise earned a set-piece opportunity, and Sekou Keita capitalised, striking a right-footed shot from very close range into the bottom right corner to level the score at 1-1. The goal secured a point for the home side in the closing stages of the match.

Standout performers

Beñat Turrientes provided the opening goal for Real Sociedad, demonstrating composure inside the box. Sekou Keita was the match-winner for Union St.-Gilloise, converting from a set-piece situation in the final minutes.

Match facts

  • Final score: Union St.-Gilloise 1-1 Real Sociedad
  • Scorers: Beñat Turrientes (Real Sociedad) 46’, Sekou Keita (Union St.-Gilloise) 88’
  • Bookings: Nohim Chibani (Union St.-Gilloise) 58’, Relebohile Mofokeng (Union St.-Gilloise) 73’, Mamadou Sarr (Real Sociedad) 74’
  • Venue: King Power at Den Dreef Stadion, Leuven

What it means

The draw leaves both Union St.-Gilloise and Real Sociedad level on points from this league-phase encounter, each taking one point away from the fixture.