Real Sociedad Hit Five In 5-2 Rout At Malaga As Oyarzabal Scores Twice
Malaga Real Sociedad 5-2 report: Real Sociedad produced a ruthless attacking display on Sunday October 18 and secured a 5-2 win at La Rosaleda over Malaga in LaLiga Matchday 9. The visitors led 2-0 at half time and then survived a Malaga fightback before pulling away again in the second half. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, and the win lifted Sociedad to fifth in the table.
The match was a classic story of control, response, and late authority. Sociedad led 2-0, saw the score cut to 2-1 and then 3-2, and then scored twice more to make the final score 5-2. Malaga showed spirit, but Sociedad showed quality in the decisive moments. The result leaves Malaga 20th and bottom, still without a win this season. Referee Luis Bestard Servera oversaw the contest at La Rosaleda in Malaga.
Malaga Real Sociedad 5-2: What Happened
Sociedad started with pace and precision. Takefusa Kubo scored in the third minute, with Hector Fort providing the assist. The early goal gave Sociedad control and forced Malaga to chase the game from the start. Sociedad doubled the lead in the 26th minute. Orri Oskarsson scored to make the score 2-0. The team went into half time with a 2-0 advantage.
Malaga responded after the break. Adrian Nino scored in the 54th minute, with Pablo Martinez providing the assist. The goal made the score 2-1 and gave Malaga hope. Sociedad answered quickly. Oyarzabal scored in the 59th minute, with Kubo providing the assist. The goal made the score 3-1 and restored the two goal margin.
Malaga responded again. Pablo Martinez scored in the 66th minute to make the score 3-2. The match was tense once more, and Malaga were within one goal of a draw. Sociedad then closed the match with authority. Oyarzabal scored again in the 67th minute, with Jon Martin providing the assist. The goal made the score 4-2, only one minute after the Malaga goal. Goncalo Guedes scored in the 73rd minute to make the score 5-2. The two late goals ended the Malaga fightback and sealed the win.
Key Moments
The opening goal in the third minute set the tone. Kubo scored, with Fort providing the assist. The goal came so early that Malaga had no time to settle. The second goal in the 26th minute gave Sociedad control. Oskarsson scored to make the score 2-0.
The Malaga goal in the 54th minute changed the mood. Nino scored, with Martinez providing the assist. The goal made the score 2-1 and gave Malaga belief. The Oyarzabal goal in the 59th minute was a key response. Kubo provided the assist, and Oyarzabal finished to make the score 3-1. The goal came only five minutes after the Malaga goal, and it stopped the Malaga momentum.
The Malaga goal in the 66th minute made the match tense again. Martinez scored to make the score 3-2. Malaga had fought back for a second time, and the home side were within one goal of a draw. The decisive moment came one minute later. Oyarzabal scored again in the 67th minute, with Martin providing the assist. The goal made the score 4-2 and ended the Malaga hope. Guedes then scored in the 73rd minute to make the score 5-2. The two goals in six minutes turned a close match into a rout.
Background and Context
Sociedad arrived at La Rosaleda in good form. The team had drawn 1-1 at Union St. Gilloise in the Europa League on October 15. The team had beaten Deportivo 3-2 at home on October 11. The win over Malaga continued a strong run and showed that Sociedad could score goals in different competitions.
The Oyarzabal brace arrived when Malaga were still in the game. Sociedad led 2-0, saw the score cut to 2-1 and then 3-2, before pulling away again. The brace was not scored when the match was already over. The brace was scored at the moments when Malaga threatened to draw level. The timing made the brace even more important.
Guedes came off the bench to score. Guedes came on for Ander Barrenetxea in the 60th minute and scored in the 73rd minute. The goal showed the depth in the Sociedad squad. Sociedad made five substitutions during the match. Guedes came on for Barrenetxea in the 60th minute, and Igor Zubeldia came on for Fort in the 60th minute. Job Ochieng came on for Kubo in the 71st minute, and Sergio Gomez came on for Aihen Munoz in the 71st minute. Alex Marchal came on for Oskarsson in the 79th minute.
Malaga also made five substitutions: Adam Aznou for Jose Salinas 46, Ramon Enriquez for Izan Merino 46, Dani Lorenzo for Carlos Dotor 64, Joaquin Munoz for David Larrubia 68, and Carlos Puga for Adrian Nino 82. Jon Martin was booked in the 37th minute, and Amadou Sarr was booked in the 62nd minute, both for Sociedad. Malaga had no yellow cards. The foul count was four for Malaga and nine for Sociedad.
What It Means
The win means a great deal for Sociedad in the table. Sociedad moved to fifth with 16 points from nine matches, with five wins, one draw, and three defeats. The position puts Sociedad in the European places, and the win keeps the team in touch with the sides above. The five goals also showed the attacking power in the squad.
The win means a great deal for confidence. Sociedad scored five goals away from home, with four different scorers. Kubo, Oskarsson, Oyarzabal twice, and Guedes all scored. Sociedad had 55 percent possession, 21 shots, nine shots on target, five corners, and 524 accurate passes, compared with 45 percent, 17 shots, six shots on target, four corners, and 413 accurate passes for Malaga. The expected goals total was 2.43 for Sociedad, compared with 1.1 for Malaga.
For Malaga, the result means more pressure. Malaga are 20th and bottom with four points from nine matches, with zero wins, four draws, and five defeats. The fightback showed spirit, but the defence conceded five goals. Malaga cut the score to 2-1 and then 3-2, but conceded one minute after the second goal.
What Next
Sociedad will look to build on the win. The team are fifth with 16 points, and the next fixtures will test whether the team can stay in the European places. The challenge is to keep the same intensity and to defend better when the team lead. Sociedad conceded two goals, and the team will want to reduce that number.
Malaga face a different challenge. The team are bottom with four points and still without a win. Malaga showed fight, with two goals and two fightbacks, but the team need points. The focus must be on defence and on turning spirit into a first win.
Key Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Malaga 2-5 Real Sociedad |
| Competition | LaLiga Matchday 9 |
| Date | Sunday October 18 |
| Stadium | La Rosaleda, Malaga |
| Half time score | Malaga 0-2 Real Sociedad |
| Referee | Luis Bestard Servera |
| Goals | Kubo 3, Oskarsson 26, Nino 54, Oyarzabal 59, Martinez 66, Oyarzabal 67, Guedes 73 |
| Possession | Malaga 45 percent, Real Sociedad 55 percent |
| Shots | Malaga 17, Real Sociedad 21 |
| Shots on target | Malaga 6, Real Sociedad 9 |
| Expected goals | Malaga 1.1, Real Sociedad 2.43 |
| League position | Real Sociedad fifth with 16 points, Malaga 20th and bottom with 4 points |
Conclusion
Real Sociedad earned a deserved 5-2 win at Malaga. Kubo scored early, Oskarsson doubled the lead, and Oyarzabal scored twice at key moments. Guedes added the fifth goal from the bench. Malaga scored through Nino and Martinez, and fought back twice, but Sociedad pulled away again each time. The win lifted Sociedad to fifth with 16 points. Malaga remain bottom with four points and still without a win.
FAQ
What was the final score between Malaga and Real Sociedad?
The final score was Malaga 2-5 Real Sociedad. Sociedad led 2-0 at half time. Kubo, Oskarsson, Oyarzabal twice, and Guedes scored for Sociedad. Nino and Martinez scored for Malaga.
Who scored twice for Real Sociedad?
Oyarzabal scored twice for Sociedad. Oyarzabal scored in the 59th minute, with Kubo providing the assist, and again in the 67th minute, with Martin providing the assist. The brace arrived when Malaga were still in the game.
What does the result mean for the LaLiga table?
Sociedad moved to fifth with 16 points from nine matches, with five wins, one draw, and three defeats. Malaga are 20th and bottom with four points from nine matches, with zero wins, four draws, and five defeats. Malaga are still without a win this season.
How did the goals unfold at La Rosaleda?
Kubo scored in the third minute, and Oskarsson made it 2-0 in the 26th minute. Nino cut the score to 2-1 in the 54th minute, and Oyarzabal made it 3-1 in the 59th minute. Martinez cut the score to 3-2 in the 66th minute, and Oyarzabal made it 4-2 in the 67th minute. Guedes closed the scoring at 5-2 in the 73rd minute.
