Albacete Balompié SAD secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad B on a lively evening at the Estadio Carlos Belmonte on 24 May 2026. The result, which came in Matchday 42 of the Spanish Segunda División, kept Albacete’s late-season momentum alive while dealing a blow to Real Sociedad B’s hopes of finishing the campaign on a high note.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Albacete took control of proceedings, pressing high and forcing Real Sociedad B into errors. The home side broke the deadlock midway through the first half, capitalising on a defensive mix-up. By half-time, Albacete held a slender 1-0 lead, but the second half saw them step up their intensity. Two quick goals inside the opening fifteen minutes of the second period put the result beyond doubt, before the visitors pulled one back from a set piece. Albacete responded strongly, however, and sealed the final score at 3-1.

Key Moments

• 23rd minute – Albacete’s forward latched onto a through ball and slotted past the advancing goalkeeper to make it 1-0.
• 52nd minute – A well-worked corner routine saw Albacete double their advantage with a near-post header.
• 59th minute – A counter-attack carved open the Real Sociedad B defence, allowing Albacete to add a third from close range.
• 73rd minute – Real Sociedad B pulled one back when a free kick was headed home at the far post.
• 81st minute – Albacete had a goal disallowed for offside but comfortably held on to the two-goal cushion.

Tactical Story

Albacete manager set his team up in a compact 4-4-2, aiming to win the midfield battle while exposing the visitors’ high defensive line. The tactic paid off repeatedly, as long balls in behind the full-backs created numerous chances. Real Sociedad B, playing a 4-3-3, struggled to impose their passing game under pressure. They improved after the break but could not overturn the deficit. Albacete’s disciplined shape out of possession made it difficult for the visitors to build sustained attacks.

Standout Players

Albacete’s central midfielder dictated the tempo and provided the assist for the opening goal. His energy in both defence and attack earned him the Man of the Match award. The home side’s left-back also impressed, making several overlapping runs and delivering dangerous crosses. For Real Sociedad B, the substitute striker added energy after coming on and scored a well-taken header, but it was not enough to spark a comeback.

Table and Season Impact

With this victory, Albacete climbed to 9th position in the Segunda División standings, finishing the season with 58 points—just outside the playoff spots but showing clear progress under their current coach. The win also brought their goal difference to a positive figure. For Real Sociedad B, the defeat left them in 16th place with 44 points, comfortably clear of relegation but unable to push for a top-half finish. The result underscored the gap in quality between a mid-table side with aspirations and a young B team still finding its feet in the division.

The match at the Estadio Carlos Belmonte was attended by 8,500 spectators, who witnessed a solid all-round performance by the home side. As the season draws to a close, Albacete can take pride in a strong finish, while Real Sociedad B will look to build on their developmental campaign for the next season.