Real Sociedad has equaled Espanyol in seventh position in the all-time LaLiga standings, after its victory over Levante in Anoeta and the blue and white team's mistake against Racing. With 3,094 points, both teams share the same position in the table that includes all the results of the competition since its beginning.
Real Sociedad's rise is thanks to a decade of solid performance under Jokin Aperribay. The San Sebastian club has accumulated 585 points in the last ten years, an increase that reflects stability and constant growth. In contrast, Espanyol has added only 358 points in the same period, losing two places in the historical ranking since 2015. The difference of 227 points between both teams is the largest in the last decade and has been reinforced by the two relegations to the Second Division that the Catalan suffered in the 2020-21 and 2023-24 campaigns.
The success of Real Sociedad is not the result of chance. Aperribay's almost impeccable management has consolidated the club in the continental elite, avoiding the constant changes of direction and institutional instability that have marked Espanyol's trajectory. This stability translates into strong figures and La Real's ability to remain competitive in the league.
Despite having reached seventh position, Real Sociedad still has a big leap ahead. The next place in the historical table is 294 points away, indicating that, at the current pace, the club is not expected to rise in position in the next decade. However, the future can always surprise, and the recent history of both teams suggests that any scenario is possible.
In the current historical table, the first places are occupied by the giants of Spanish football: Real Madrid with 5,153 points, Barcelona with 5,058, Atlético de Madrid with 4,147, Athletic Club with 3,862, Valencia with 3,856, Sevilla with 3,341, and finally Real Sociedad and Espanyol with 3,094 points each. With this new position, Real Sociedad consolidates its progress and prepares to continue competing at the highest level.