Real Sociedad secured a vital 2-0 victory over Levante at the Reale Arena, with goals from Jon Martin and Brais Méndez proving decisive in their La Liga encounter.
Real Sociedad clinched three important points on April 4, 2026, defeating struggling Levante 2-0. The home side's dominant performance saw goals in each half. Jon Martin and Brais Méndez were the scorers.
Real Sociedad, sitting seventh, aimed to solidify their European aspirations. Meanwhile, 19th-placed Levante desperately sought points to escape the relegation zone. The match held high stakes for both teams.
The game began intensely, with early bookings. Real Sociedad's Ander Barrenetxea saw yellow in the 15th minute. M. Sanchez and M. Moreno of Levante also received cautions shortly after.
Real Sociedad broke the deadlock in the 30th minute. Jon Martin scored a crucial goal, assisted by Carlos Soler. This gave the home side a deserved lead, reflecting their control.
Levante struggled to respond effectively. Their frustration led to more fouls. L. Castro received a yellow card for Levante just a minute after Martin's goal.
Real Sociedad maintained strong ball control throughout the half. They pressed for a second goal, but Levante's defense held firm. The score remained 1-0 at the interval.
At half-time, Real Sociedad held a narrow lead. Levante's manager made two substitutions, introducing M. Moreno and I. Losada. They hoped these changes would spark a comeback.
The second half saw Levante pushing for an equalizer. However, their physical play continued. C. Espi became the fourth Levante player booked in the 54th minute.
Real Sociedad’s manager brought on Brais Méndez in the 64th minute. His fresh legs immediately added a new dimension. Méndez's introduction proved a turning point for the hosts.
The victory was sealed in the 83rd minute. Substitute Brais Méndez fired home, doubling Real Sociedad's lead. Pablo Marín delivered the assist. Jon Martin received a late yellow card in the 87th minute.
Real Sociedad's dominance was clear in the statistics. Their expected goals (xG) stood at 2.72, significantly higher than Levante's 0.28. The hosts controlled 60% possession and took 18 shots to Levante's 8. Goalkeeper Álex Remiro made 4 important saves.
This victory strengthens Real Sociedad's bid for a European spot. They remain firmly in seventh place. For Levante, this defeat deepens their relegation worries, making their fight for survival even harder.
