Real Sociedad has once again demonstrated its quality under the direction of Pellegrino Matarazzo, after a resounding 6-0 win over Lillestrom in the UEFA Europa League that marked the start of a five-game unbeaten streak. With four wins and one draw in their last five official matches, the San Sebastian team has accumulated 13 of the 15 points available in domestic and European competitions, confirming their position as one of the most fearsome teams of the season.
The rise of Real Sociedad has been evident both at home and away. In the five away games, the team has won against Elche, Valencia, Málaga and Lillestrom, and has only drawn against Union Saint-Gilloise at the Union. This consistency has allowed them to overcome major rivals such as Espanyol, Deportivo de La Coruña and Atlético de Madrid in the last ten total games, with six wins, two draws and only two defeats. The defensive performance has been particularly outstanding: the victory against Lillestrom represented the team's first clean sheet away from Anoeta in the 2026/27 season and the second of the campaign, after a 0‑0 against Celta de Vigo at home.
At the European level, Real Sociedad has broken two important droughts. The 0‑6 against Lillestrom was the first clean sheet in continental competition since the victory over PAOK in January 2025, and the first away goal in the Europa League since the 0‑0 against Inter Milan in the Champions League in December 2023. This result not only reinforces the team's defensive solidity, but also demonstrates its ability to dominate in high-level matches.
Coach Matarazzo has praised the evolution of the group, highlighting the “morale through the roof” and the “competitive base” that allows it to respond in any context. Real Sociedad continues to consolidate itself as a team that can compete in both LaLiga and the Europa League, with a style of play that combines offensive forcefulness and defensive discipline.
With the season still underway, Real Sociedad's next objective will be to maintain this momentum and seek the leading position in the Spanish championship, while continuing to advance in the group stage of the Europa League. Fans can expect the team to continue delivering solid and exciting performances in the upcoming matches.