Valencia vs Real Sociedad Highlights as Sociedad Win 3-2

Real Sociedad edged Valencia 3-2 in a dramatic LaLiga clash at Mestalla on September 20, 2026.

The visitors took the lead in the first half when Luka Sučić curled a superb finish into the top corner after a clever lay-off from Ochieng. Valencia responded after the break through Aaron Mayol, who fired a half-volley into the top corner to make it 1-1.

Real Sociedad regained the lead from the penalty spot when former Valencia midfielder Carlos Soler converted after Yangel Herrera was brought down. Valencia then levelled again through an own goal from Luken Beitia.

With the game appearing to be heading for a draw, Ander Barrenetxea struck in stoppage time to give Real Sociedad all three points. Orri Óskarsson was then sent off after receiving two yellow cards in the closing moments.

Valencia vs Real Sociedad Match Details

Match	Valencia vs Real Sociedad
Competition	LaLiga 2026/27
Matchday	7
Date	September 20, 2026
Venue	Mestalla
Final Score	Valencia 2-3 Real Sociedad
Valencia scorers	Aaron Mayol, Luken Beitia OG
Real Sociedad scorers	Luka Sučić, Carlos Soler, Ander Barrenetxea

Real Sociedad entered the matchday with seven points from six games, while Valencia had four points. The result moved Sociedad to 10 points after seven matches, while Valencia remained on four points.

Sučić Gives Real Sociedad the Lead

Real Sociedad started strongly and controlled much of the early play.

Their pressure produced the opening goal in the 26th minute. Ochieng provided the lay-off for Luka Sučić, who found the top corner with a precise finish to put the visitors 1-0 ahead.

Valencia came close to an equaliser before half-time. Hugo Duro was denied after Danjuma created an opening, while Real Sociedad also missed chances to extend their lead through Mikel Oyarzabal and Jon Martín.

Mayol Brings Valencia Level

Valencia returned from the break with more attacking intent.

After Oyarzabal missed an opportunity to double Sociedad's advantage, Valencia found their equaliser in the 57th minute. Sučić played Oyarzabal through at the other end before Aaron Mayol responded moments later with a powerful half-volley from outside the area.

Mayol's strike flew into the top corner beyond Álex Remiro and brought Valencia back into the contest at 1-1.

Soler Restores Sociedad's Lead

Real Sociedad regained control of the scoreline when they were awarded a penalty.

Yangel Herrera's run into the area ended with a foul from Javi Guerra, giving Carlos Soler the chance to restore Sociedad's advantage from the spot.

Soler made no mistake, sending Dimitrievski the wrong way to put Real Sociedad 2-1 ahead. The former Valencia player did not celebrate after scoring against his old club.

Valencia Equalise Again

Valencia refused to go quietly and levelled the match again in the closing stages.

Luken Beitia turned the ball into his own net in the 84th minute as he tried to prevent a close-range Valencia opportunity. The goal was checked by VAR for a possible offside but was eventually allowed to stand.

At 2-2, Valencia appeared to have rescued a point at Mestalla.

Barrenetxea Wins It in Stoppage Time

Real Sociedad continued to push for a winner, and their persistence finally paid off in added time.

From a corner, Ander Barrenetxea found space and fired a powerful right-footed effort into the top corner in the 92nd minute. The late strike restored Sociedad's lead at 3-2 and secured three points in dramatic fashion.

There was still time for another twist. Óskarsson was shown a second yellow card in the 96th minute, leaving Real Sociedad to finish with 10 men, but the visitors held on for the win.

Valencia vs Real Sociedad Match Highlights

The key moments from the match were:

• Luka Sučić opened the scoring for Real Sociedad in the 26th minute.
• Aaron Mayol equalised for Valencia in the 57th minute.
• Carlos Soler restored Sociedad's lead from the penalty spot.
• Luken Beitia scored an own goal to make it 2-2.
• Ander Barrenetxea scored the decisive winner in the 92nd minute.
• Orri Óskarsson was sent off after two yellow cards in stoppage time.
• Real Sociedad secured a 3-2 victory at Mestalla.

Valencia actually had more possession, holding 54% of the ball compared with Real Sociedad's 46%. The hosts also recorded seven corners to Sociedad's five and completed 358 accurate passes. Real Sociedad, however, had six shots on target compared with Valencia's five and produced the higher expected-goals figure.

The late winner completed a remarkable finish at Mestalla. Valencia twice fought back from behind, but Real Sociedad found the decisive moment through Barrenetxea deep into stoppage time to take all three points.