Elche – Real Sociedad

Elche’s narrow 2‑3 defeat at home saw them remain stuck in 19th place with just two points from five games, still winless and still three goals shy of the safety zone. Real Sociedad, who lifted the win, moved up to 12th, their seventh point reflecting two victories and a draw while still conceding more than they score. The result widened the gap between the two clubs in the head‑to‑head this season, with Sociedad now holding the sole win after the earlier stalemate. Both sides’ goal differences worsened – Elche’s slipping to –7 and Sociedad’s to –5 – underscoring the fine margins that have defined their campaigns so far.