Real Sociedad vs Espanyol: kickoff time, lineups and prediction, 29 August

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La Liga, Round 3

Real Sociedad#20 in the table

2 - 1 Full time

Espanyol#9 in the table

Ander Barrenetxea 4'
Orri Óskarsson 61'
Pellegrino Matarazzo 90+4'

Roberto Fernández 45'

Your time: 17:00 UTC Anoeta Stadium, San Sebastián Referee: Manuel Jesús Orellana Cid

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What to know

Real Sociedad host Espanyol in round 3 of the La Liga on Saturday 29 August 2026. Kickoff is at 20:00 Mecca time at Anoeta Stadium, San Sebastián. Real Sociedad are #20 in the table and Espanyol are #9. The match is on TV in 115 countries, on channels including FanCode, SuperSport 5, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, DAZN, SuperSport GOtv LaLiga.

The table says one thing, the predictions another: Real Sociedad are the favourites.
Espanyol sit #9, Real Sociedad are down in #20. Routine win or the shock of the weekend?

Which channel shows Real Sociedad vs Espanyol?

Channels showing this match, by country.

All channels in 115 countries

Match prediction

43%

27%

30%

Form

The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.

Real Sociedad

Espanyol

Lineups

Real Sociedad

Espanyol

Match stats

Fouls

Goals

Saves

423

Passes

403

Assists

117

Attacks

Corners

Tackles

Injuries

Throwins

Ball Safe

Duels Won

Free Kicks

Key Passes

Who is out: Real Sociedad and Espanyol

Real Sociedad

Pablo MarínMuscle Injury, until 5 Oct
Álvaro Odriozola Cruciate Ligament Tear, until 30 Nov

Espanyol

Jofre Carreras Inflammation Of Pubic Bone, until 12 Oct
Kike García Muscle Injury, until 18 Jan

Stadium: Anoeta Stadium

CitySan Sebastián

Capacity40,000

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Table: La Liga

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	FC Barcelona	7	7	0	0	+24	21
2	Atlético de Madrid	7	5	1	1	+9	16
3	Real Betis	7	5	1	1	+2	16
4	Real Madrid	7	5	0	2	+10	15
5	Sevilla	7	4	1	2	+1	13
6	Deportivo Alavés	7	3	2	2	+5	11
7	Deportivo A Coruña	7	2	4	1	+2	10
8	Real Sociedad	7	3	1	3	-4	10
9	Villarreal	7	2	2	3	+1	8
10	Athletic Club	6	2	2	2	+1	8
11	Getafe	7	2	2	3	-3	8
12	Rayo Vallecano	7	2	2	3	-5	8
13	Osasuna	7	2	2	3	-7	8
14	Celta de Vigo	7	1	4	2	+2	7
15	Espanyol	7	2	1	4	0	7
16	Racing Santander	7	2	1	4	-10	7
17	Levante	6	1	2	3	-4	5
18	Elche	7	1	2	4	-6	5
19	Valencia	7	1	1	5	-9	4
20	Málaga	7	0	3	4	-9	3

Questions and answers

What time does Real Sociedad vs Espanyol kick off?

Real Sociedad vs Espanyol kicks off on Saturday 29 August 2026 at 20:00 Mecca time (17:00 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.

Which channel is showing Real Sociedad vs Espanyol?

The match is on TV in 115 countries. Channels include FanCode, SuperSport 5, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, DAZN, SuperSport GOtv LaLiga, SuperSport Laliga ROA. Search for your country in the list above to see yours.

Where is Real Sociedad vs Espanyol being played?

At Anoeta Stadium in San Sebastián, which holds 40,000 people.

Who is expected to win, Real Sociedad or Espanyol?

Real Sociedad 43%, draw 27%, Espanyol 30%.

How can I watch Real Sociedad vs Espanyol if it isn't shown in my country?

Connect a VPN to one of the countries in the list above where the match is shown, then open that broadcaster's website or app. Some broadcasters need their own subscription.