Real Sociedad Draws 1-1 with Stade Rennais in Pre-Season Friendly
Real Sociedad and Stade Rennais end their pre-season friendly in a 1-1 draw.
Key Points
- • Real Sociedad tied 1-1 with Stade Rennais FC in a friendly match.
- • The first half was goalless, lacking significant action.
- • Rupérez scored for Real Sociedad with an assist from Mikel Oyarzabal in the second half.
- • Meite equalized for Stade Rennais in the 88th minute with a header.
On August 2, 2025, Real Sociedad battled Stade Rennais FC to a 1-1 draw in a pre-season friendly match. The encounter started without any goals in the first half, as both teams struggled to make significant breakthroughs. The game picked up after halftime, with Mikel Oyarzabal providing an assist for young talent Rupérez, who found the net with a volley just five minutes after the break, putting Real Sociedad ahead 1-0.
Real Sociedad dominated the second half and had multiple chances to extend their lead. However, the late stages saw a dramatic turn when Stade Rennais leveled the score in the 88th minute. Meite scored a well-placed header, capitalizing on a defensive lapse from Real Sociedad. This match served as a crucial preparation test for Real Sociedad, who are gearing up to face Bournemouth next weekend in their final pre-season fixture.