Their March 2026 encounter was decided almost entirely in the first 25 minutes, with Villarreal jumping to a 3-0 lead by the 23rd minute.
An interesting feature of the matchup is Villarreal’s recent dominance, specifically their first La Liga "double" (winning both home and away matches in a single season) over the Basque side in nearly a decade. Real Sociedad - Villarreal
Before this season, Villarreal hadn't beaten Real Sociedad both home and away in the same league campaign since the 2016–17 season . Their March 2026 encounter was decided almost entirely
💡 If you're tracking these teams, watch Gerard Moreno . He has been a consistent thorn in Sociedad's side, scoring the opening goal in their most recent encounter. 💡 If you're tracking these teams, watch Gerard Moreno
Across 52 direct matches, Villarreal holds a clear historical advantage: Villarreal Wins: 23 Real Sociedad Wins: 14 Draws: 15 Comparison of Recent Form (as of April 2026) Current League Position Recent Form (Last 5) Villarreal W, W, W, W, L Real Sociedad L, L, D, D, W
In their most recent clash on March 20, 2026, Villarreal secured a 3-1 victory, effectively completing the sweep for the 2025–26 season. Recent Key Match: March 20, 2026 ⚽ Unique Series Facts
This fixture has become a high-stakes battle for Champions League and Europa League spots. The recent win moved Villarreal into 3rd place, while Real Sociedad fell to 7th.