Real Sociedad beat Espanyol 2-1 in La Liga, with their 4-4-2 producing the sharper attacking output against Espanyol’s 4-2-3-1. Orri Oskarsson and Ander Barrenetxea scored for Sociedad, while Roberto Fernandez replied for the visitors. The hosts held only a narrow possession advantage, 51% to 49%, but translated it into 17 shots, 10 on target and 1.82 xG; Espanyol recorded 11 attempts, three on target and 0.91 xG. Sociedad’s ability to turn a balanced share of the ball into sustained pressure was decisive, particularly through the volume and accuracy of their shooting. Espanyol’s goalkeeper still posted an 80% save percentage from 10 shots on target faced, compared with Sociedad’s 66.67% from three, limiting the margin despite the home side’s territorial and chance-quality edge. Sociedad carry momentum into their next league fixture.