UEFA Europa League

Real Sociedad vs Rijeka, 2020-21 UEFA Europa League, Group Stage

· UEFA Europa League
Real Sociedad
  • 69': Jon Bautista
  • 79': Nacho Monreal
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2 - 2
Rijeka
  • 37': Darko Velkoski
  • 73': Stjepan Loncar

About

Real Sociedad are hosting Rijeka at Reale Arena, San Sebastián, Spain, starting on . The match is a part of the UEFA Europa League.

Match Commentary

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 5': Attempt blocked. Robert Muric (HNK Rijeka) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Luka Menalo.
  • 5': Corner, HNK Rijeka. Conceded by Nacho Monreal.
  • 5': Corner, HNK Rijeka. Conceded by Robin Le Normand.
  • 6': Attempt missed. Tibor Halilovic (HNK Rijeka) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
  • 9': Attempt missed. Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Nacho Monreal.
  • 10': Offside, HNK Rijeka. Franko Andrijasevic tries a through ball, but Robert Muric is caught offside.
  • 11': Attempt saved. Alexander Isak (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by David Silva.
  • 13': Corner, Real Sociedad. Conceded by Nino Galovic.
  • 16': Offside, HNK Rijeka. Daniel Štefulj tries a through ball, but Luka Menalo is caught offside.
  • 18': Offside, HNK Rijeka. Daniel Štefulj tries a through ball, but Franko Andrijasevic is caught offside.
  • 19': Attempt blocked. Joseba Zaldua (Real Sociedad) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Adnan Januzaj.
  • 19': Corner, Real Sociedad. Conceded by Darko Velkovski.
  • 22': Offside, HNK Rijeka. Nino Galovic tries a through ball, but Luka Menalo is caught offside.
  • 23': Foul by Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad).
  • 23': Tibor Halilovic (HNK Rijeka) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 23': Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 26': Attempt missed. Alexander Isak (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Igor Zubeldia.
  • 28': Corner, Real Sociedad. Conceded by Luka Capan.
  • 33': Attempt blocked. Adnan Januzaj (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Nacho Monreal with a cross.
  • 33': Corner, Real Sociedad. Conceded by Daniel Štefulj.
  • 35': Darko Velkovski (HNK Rijeka) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 35': Foul by Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad).
  • 36': Attempt saved. Alexander Isak (Real Sociedad) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Martín Zubimendi with a through ball.
  • 37': Corner, HNK Rijeka. Conceded by Nacho Monreal.
  • 37': Goal! Real Sociedad 0, HNK Rijeka 1. Darko Velkovski (HNK Rijeka) header from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Luka Menalo with a headed pass following a corner.
  • 39': Offside, Real Sociedad. Joseba Zaldua tries a through ball, but Alexander Isak is caught offside.
  • 40': David Silva (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 40': Foul by Stjepan Loncar (HNK Rijeka).
  • 41': Foul by Franko Andrijasevic (HNK Rijeka).
  • 41': Martín Zubimendi (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 41': Franko Andrijasevic (HNK Rijeka) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 42': Foul by Franko Andrijasevic (HNK Rijeka).
  • 42': Robin Le Normand (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 45'+1': Attempt blocked. Adnan Januzaj (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Martín Zubimendi.
  • 45'+2': Corner, Real Sociedad. Conceded by Luka Capan.
  • 45'+2': Attempt missed. Alexander Isak (Real Sociedad) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Adnan Januzaj with a cross following a corner.
  • 45'+2': First Half ends, Real Sociedad 0, HNK Rijeka 1.
  • 45': Second Half begins Real Sociedad 0, HNK Rijeka 1.
  • 48': Attempt blocked. Alexander Isak (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by David Silva.
  • 48': Attempt saved. Robin Le Normand (Real Sociedad) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
  • 48': Offside, Real Sociedad. Robin Le Normand tries a through ball, but Alexander Isak is caught offside.
  • 49': Attempt saved. Robert Muric (HNK Rijeka) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
  • 50': Alexander Isak (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 50': Foul by Luka Capan (HNK Rijeka).
  • 51': Attempt missed. Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Joseba Zaldua with a cross.
  • 52': Attempt missed. Alexander Isak (Real Sociedad) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Nacho Monreal with a cross.
  • 53': Attempt missed. Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Adnan Januzaj with a cross.
  • 53': Foul by Igor Zubeldia (Real Sociedad).
  • 53': Luka Menalo (HNK Rijeka) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 54': Foul by Luka Menalo (HNK Rijeka).
  • 54': Joseba Zaldua (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 57': Attempt saved. Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
  • 57': Corner, Real Sociedad. Conceded by Ivan Nevistic.
  • 57': Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad) hits the bar with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Adnan Januzaj with a cross following a corner.
  • 58': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Jon Bautista replaces Alexander Isak.
  • 59': Adnan Januzaj (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 59': Foul by Daniel Štefulj (HNK Rijeka).
  • 59': Foul by Luka Capan (HNK Rijeka).
  • 59': Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 60': Attempt blocked. Adnan Januzaj (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
  • 60': Corner, Real Sociedad. Conceded by Tibor Halilovic.
  • 62': Corner, Real Sociedad. Conceded by Ivan Tomecak.
  • 62': Attempt blocked. Adnan Januzaj (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Martín Zubimendi.
  • 63': Corner, Real Sociedad. Conceded by Nino Galovic.
  • 63': Attempt saved. Nacho Monreal (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Igor Zubeldia with a headed pass.
  • 63': Foul by Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad).
  • 63': Franko Andrijasevic (HNK Rijeka) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 64': Attempt blocked. Joseba Zaldua (Real Sociedad) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Adnan Januzaj.
  • 67': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Andoni Gorosabel replaces Joseba Zaldua.
  • 68': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Willian José replaces David Silva.
  • 68': Andoni Gorosabel (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 68': Foul by Luka Menalo (HNK Rijeka).
  • 68': Foul by Tibor Halilovic (HNK Rijeka).
  • 68': Robin Le Normand (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 68': Tibor Halilovic (HNK Rijeka) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 69': Goal! Real Sociedad 1, HNK Rijeka 1. Jon Bautista (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
  • 71': Corner, Real Sociedad. Conceded by Ivan Tomecak.
  • 72': Attempt missed. Jon Bautista (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is too high. Assisted by Mikel Oyarzabal with a cross following a corner.
  • 72': Corner, HNK Rijeka. Conceded by Robin Le Normand.
  • 73': Corner, HNK Rijeka. Conceded by Adnan Januzaj.
  • 73': Goal! Real Sociedad 1, HNK Rijeka 2. Stjepan Loncar (HNK Rijeka) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal following a corner.
  • 75': Substitution, HNK Rijeka. Domagoj Pavicic replaces Robert Muric.
  • 79': Goal! Real Sociedad 2, HNK Rijeka 2. Nacho Monreal (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Mikel Merino.
  • 80': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Roberto López replaces Mikel Oyarzabal.
  • 80': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Portu replaces Adnan Januzaj.
  • 80': Substitution, HNK Rijeka. Armando Anastasio replaces Luka Menalo.
  • 81': Attempt missed. Jon Bautista (Real Sociedad) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Andoni Gorosabel with a cross.
  • 81': Foul by Franko Andrijasevic (HNK Rijeka).
  • 81': Igor Zubeldia (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 83': Attempt blocked. Igor Zubeldia (Real Sociedad) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Roberto López.
  • 85': Domagoj Pavicic (HNK Rijeka) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 85': Foul by Jon Bautista (Real Sociedad).
  • 86': Substitution, HNK Rijeka. Sterling Siloe Yateke replaces Franko Andrijasevic.
  • 86': Substitution, HNK Rijeka. João Escoval replaces Darko Velkovski.
  • 89': Corner, Real Sociedad. Conceded by Daniel Štefulj.
  • 90'+3': Attempt missed. Jon Bautista (Real Sociedad) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Igor Zubeldia with a cross.
  • 90'+4': Attempt missed. Roberto López (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top left corner.
  • 90'+5': Attempt blocked. Martín Zubimendi (Real Sociedad) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Willian José with a headed pass.
  • 90'+5': Corner, Real Sociedad. Conceded by Nino Galovic.
  • 90'+6': Ivan Nevistic (HNK Rijeka) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+6': Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad).
  • 90'+7': Second Half ends, Real Sociedad 2, HNK Rijeka 2.
  • 0': Match ends, Real Sociedad 2, HNK Rijeka 2.

Statistics

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10 Fouls 6
2 Yellow Cards 1
0 Red Cards 0
4 Offsides 2
5 Corner Kicks 12
5 Saves 1
24 Possession 76
5 SHOTS 27
3 ON GOAL 7
0.6 On Target % 0.3
0 Penalty Goals 0
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
147 Accurate Passes 624
222 Passes 691
0.7 Pass Completion % 0.9
2 Accurate Crosses 17
9 Crosses 48
0.2 Cross % 0.4
64 Long Balls 21
16 Accurate Long Balls 15
0.3 Long Balls % 0.7
1 Blocked Shots 9
11 Effective Tackles 9
15 Tackles 12
0.7 Tackle % 0.8
17 Interceptions 7
22 Effective Clearances 7
22 Clearances 7

Game Information

Competition: UEFA Europa League

Venue: Reale Arena
Location: San Sebastián, Spain

Line-Ups

RSO Real Sociedad (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
1 Álex Remiro (GK)
24 Robin Le Normand
5 Igor Zubeldia
20 Nacho Monreal
2 Joseba Zaldúa
21 David Silva
8 Mikel Merino Yellow Card
36 Martín Zubimendi
19 Alexander Isak
10 Mikel Oyarzabal
11 Adnan Januzaj
Real Sociedad Substitutes:
Modibo Sagnan, Andoni Gorosabel, Ander Guevara, Ander Barrenetxea, Martín Merquelanz, Miguel Ángel Moyà, Roberto López, Aihen Muñoz, Jon Bautista, Willian José, Portu.

RIJE Rijeka (5-4-1)

No. Name
33 Ivan Nevistic (GK)
4 Nino Galovic
31 Luka Capan
14 Darko Velkoski
24 Daniel Štefulj
27 Ivan Tomecak
44 Stjepan Loncar
8 Tibor Halilovic Yellow Card
17 Luka Menalo
7 Robert Muric
19 Franko Andrijasevic Yellow Card
Rijeka Substitutes:
Filip Braut, Ivan Lepinjica, Zoran Arsenic, Sterling Yateke, João Escoval, David Nwolokor, Armando Anastasio, Andrej Prskalo, Domagoj Pavicic.

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