Expert recap and game analysis of the Real Sociedad vs. Atlético Madrid Spanish Laliga game from January 4, 2026 on ESPN.

Atletico Madrid were held to an entertaining 1–1 draw at Real Sociedad in LaLiga on Sunday, with Goncalo Guedes cancelling out Alexander Sorloth’s opener for the visitors in a five-minute spell after the break at Anoeta Stadium.

Atletico Madrid missed the chance to go third in the LaLiga table, after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Real Sociedad on Sunday. It was another disappointing performance away from home for Atletico, who kickstarted 2026 with a whimper after entering the new year with back-to-back victories.

Jan Oblak stood out in an otherwise lackluster performance from Atlético Madrid. With seven saves to his name, including crucial stops against Brais Méndez and Take Kubo, Oblak's contributions were vital in keeping the scoreline respectable. His performance was a reminder of his capabilities as a top-tier goalkeeper, earning him a rating of 6.

Atlético de Madrid is going to start 2026 by visiting a rival that is not in their best form, but is always dangerous. Cholo Simeone's team travels to San Sebastián in search of victory in Materazzo's debut with the 'txuri-urdin' and they do so with these players.

The first half of the 2025–26 season is done and dusted, with all 20 clubs in the Spanish top-flight enjoying a brief holiday reprieve before returning to action at the weekend. Unsurprisingly, the three biggest teams in La Liga sit atop the standings as the calendar flips to 2026, with the Catalans leading the way.

Atletico Madrid could only manage a 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad on Sunday, leaving it 11 points behind La Liga leader Barcelona.

Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.