The match between Real Sociedad and Atlético Madrid took place on January 4, 2026, at Reale Arena in San Sebastián, as part of La Liga’s 2025-26 season.

Final Result
Real Sociedad 1–1 Atlético Madrid

Atlético Madrid took the lead early in the second half (around the 50th minute) with a header from Alexander Sørloth, assisted by Giuliano Simeone.
Real Sociedad equalized shortly after, with Goncalo Guedes scoring after a quick break involving Takefusa Kubo.

The game was entertaining and competitive, with both teams creating chances. Real Sociedad dominated periods and nearly won late on (e.g., Carlos Soler missed a good opportunity), while Atlético had big misses from Conor Gallagher and Antoine Griezmann. The draw was a fair reflection of the balance

Team Contexts and Form Leading Into the Match
Real Sociedad (home team): Struggling in the lower mid-table (around 15th-16th position post-match, with ~18 points). They had poor recent form, winless in several games before this, and were just above the relegation zone earlier in the season. This draw was a positive result against a strong opponent, showing resilience at home

Atlético Madrid (away team): In the top 4 (3rd or 4th, with 38 points post-match), contending for Champions League spots but trailing leaders Barcelona by double digits. They arrived on a strong run (multiple wins), but this draw dented their title hopes slightly and highlighted inconsistent away form

Head-to-Head Notes
Atlético Madrid historically dominate this fixture (more wins overall in recent years), but Real Sociedad earned a valuable point here, ending any potential winning streak for the visitors.
This result kicked off 2026 with a lively, goal-filled draw rather than a decisive win for the favorites. If you’re looking for highlights, player ratings, or more details on the season, let me know!