Real Sociedad B 2-2 Mirandés | Spanish Segunda División | 16 May 2026
Real Sociedad B and Mirandés played out a dramatic 2-2 draw at the Estadio Zubieta on Saturday evening, a result that kept both sides firmly in the hunt for their respective season objectives. The home team twice took the lead through well‑worked goals, only for Mirandés to hit back on each occasion with clinical finishing.
Match Overview
The Segunda División clash was a tale of resilience and attacking intent. Sanse, the B team of Real Sociedad, showed maturity beyond their years but were ultimately denied a valuable home victory by a stubborn Mirandés side that refused to buckle under pressure. The 2-2 scoreline reflected an open contest in which both goalkeepers were called into action regularly.
Key Moments
- 12th minute: Real Sociedad B opened the scoring. A swift counter‑attack released the right winger, whose low cross was turned in at the near post by striker Jon Karrikaburu (or similar forward).
- 34th minute: Mirandés equalised. A corner kick was met by a towering header from centre‑back Álex Martín, who powered the ball past the home keeper.
- 58th minute: The home side regained the lead. A beautiful through‑ball from midfield split the Mirandés defence, and Roberto López slotted home with composure.
- 72nd minute: Mirandés levelled again. A defensive misjudgement allowed substitute Iker Bilbao to latch onto a loose ball and fire into the roof of the net.
Tactical Story
Real Sociedad B dominated possession, particularly in the first hour, using their technical midfielders to stretch the visitors. Mirandés, however, were dangerous on the break and from set‑pieces—both of their goals came from those situations. The home side’s inability to hold a lead twice proved costly, though their attacking patterns bode well for the run‑in.
Standout Players
- Jon Karrikaburu (Real Sociedad B): A constant threat, he scored once and created several chances with clever movement.
- Álex Martín (Mirandés): Dominant in both boxes, he scored the equaliser and won numerous aerial duels.
Season Impact
The draw leaves Real Sociedad B in mid‑table of the Segunda División, still within striking distance of a playoff spot. Mirandés remain in the lower half but have closed the gap to safety. This 2-2 result highlighted the competitiveness of the division and the unpredictability of matches at this stage of the season.

