Real Sociedad claimed an important 3-1 home victory over RC Celta de Vigo in Spanish La Liga action on January 26, 2026. The win at the Reale Arena boosted Real Sociedad's European qualification hopes as they produced a clinical second-half performance to overcome a resilient Celta side. The match was goalless at halftime, with both teams canceling each other out in a tactical battle. Real Sociedad broke the deadlock early in the second half, but Celta responded quickly with an equalizer to set up a thrilling finale. However, the home side showed their quality, scoring two more goals in a decisive ten-minute spell to secure the three points. The match was a showcase for Real Sociedad's attacking midfielders, who created numerous chances and ultimately made the difference. The result lifted Real Sociedad in the La Liga table, while leaving Celta looking over their shoulder near the relegation zone. The Real Sociedad coach was delighted with his team's mentality after conceding the equalizer, and the Celta manager rued defensive lapses at critical moments.