Real Sociedad vs Alavés played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in La Liga

Real Sociedad vs Alavés played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in La Liga Round 31 at the Reale Arena on 11 April 2026. The match swung back and forth all evening, with two own goals, late pressure, and a stoppage-time equalizer that denied either side a win.

Match Summary

First-half equalizer

Alavés struck first through an early own goal by Duje Ćaleta-Car in the 3rd minute, but Real Sociedad answered quickly through Luka Sučić in the 14th minute. The momentum kept shifting when Ibrahim Diabaté restored Alavés’ lead in the 24th minute, only for Antonio Sivera’s own goal in the 27th to pull Sociedad level again. That frantic first half set the tone for a game that never really settled.

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Second-half drama

Real Sociedad moved ahead in the 60th minute when Orri Óskarsson found the net, and it looked as if they might finish the job at home. But Alavés refused to go away, and Lucas Boyé scored deep into stoppage time, in the 90+8 minute, to rescue a point. The late equalizer capped a match that felt more like a knockout tie than a league fixture.

Goals Timeline

Match context

The result left Real Sociedad on 41 points and Alavés on 32 points after 30 matches according to ESPN’s standings snapshot around the game. The teams also produced a very even statistical battle, with Sociedad enjoying more possession while Alavés generated enough chances to stay dangerous throughout. That balance helps explain why the game ended level despite all the lead changes.

This was the kind of match where defensive errors mattered as much as attacking quality. Two own goals shaped the early scoring, and both sides showed enough attacking sharpness to keep responding every time they fell behind. Real Sociedad were probably the more controlled side, but Alavés were more resilient and found the decisive late moment.

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