Athletic Club ends Real Sociedad's four-game league winning streak

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Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Athletic Club ends Real Sociedad's four-game league winning streak
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Athletic Club defeated Real Sociedad 2-1 at San Mamés on November 1, ending their rivals' four-game league winning streak. All goals were scored in the first half, with Nico Williams assisting Athletic's opening goal and Luka Sučić equalizing shortly after. Real Sociedad contested a penalty awarded to Athletic, which they described as unjust and criticized VAR's failure to intervene. Athletic's victory came at a cost as they lost striker Maroan Sannadi to injury, adding to their injury woes. Next, Real Sociedad will host Lyon in the Europa League on November 5, while Athletic travels to face Osasuna on November 7.

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  • •Athletic Club beat Real Sociedad 2-1 at San Mamés on November 1.
  • •All three goals occurred before halftime.
  • •Real Sociedad disputes a controversial penalty decision.
  • •Athletic's Maroan Sannadi suffered a new injury during the match.
  • •Athletic is now three wins in a row across all competitions.
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  • 7:12 AMYahoo Sports — Athletic end Real Sociedad’s four-game league run as visitors protest Berenguer penalty
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Athletic Club beat Real Sociedad 2-1 at San Mamés on Sunday 1 November to end their rivals' run of four straight league wins. The visitors have formally disputed the first-half penalty that decided t...

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