Malaga CF - Real Sociedad — Match recap

Real Sociedad defeated Malaga CF 5-2 in this La Liga fixture played on 2026-10-18. The shot count was 17 for Malaga CF and 21 for Real Sociedad. Possession finished at 45.0 percent against 55.0 percent. Expected goals were 1.24 for the home side and 2.44 for the visitors. The starting shapes were 4-4-2 and 4-4-2. The final score, attacking indicators, discipline, goalkeeper data and visual comparison are detailed below. The figures provide a factual account of the completed match and do not turn the recap into a prediction. The Football dashboard retains the interactive filters, team histories and season views for deeper analysis.