Real Sociedad won its first match of the season in La Liga by defeating Espanyol. Ander Barrenetxea quickly opened the scoring, followed by an equalizer from Roberto Fernández for Espanyol. In the second half, Orri Óskarsson restored the lead for the hosts, allowing Real Sociedad to bounce back after a difficult start. This victory boosts the team's confidence and highlights the key role of Mikel Oyarzabal.