LaLiga: Villarreal Edge Out Real Sociedad in Dramatic 3-2 Win

Villarreal score last-gasp winner against Real Sociedad to move two points off LaLiga summit

Villarreal vs Real Sociedad: Late winner sends Yellow Submarine climbing up LaLiga table. Ayoze Perez inspires Villarreal to 3-2 win over Real Sociedad with goal and assist.

Sociedad pulled one back just minutes after Villarreal's second goal, Kubo capitalizing on a botched...

Villarreal came from behind to beat Real Sociedad 3-2, with Alberto Moleiro scoring a dramatic 95th-minute winner. Ayoze Pérez had put the visitors ahead, but the hosts fought back, only for Moleiro to seal the win and send Villarreal fifth in LaLiga.

The game was intense from the start, with Takefusa Kubo creating the first real chance. The Japanese winger's shot was well saved by Luiz Júnior, setting the tone for a stoppage-strewn first half. Both teams were evenly matched, making it a game of few chances.

Umar Sadiq had a great chance to score, but the Villarreal keeper was too quick and he fired wide. Just a minute later, Kubo's mistake led to Villarreal's opener in the 33rd minute. He misjudged a pass to Brais Méndez, and Villarreal's Santi Comesaña intercepted, leading to a quick counter-attack.

Tajon Buchanan received the ball on the left flank and played a precise pass to Pérez, who converted at the far post. The goal was a result of Kubo's attempted clearance, which ultimately handed Villarreal the lead.

Luiz Júnior made two crucial saves before halftime, palming away Aritz Elustondo's header and then stopping Méndez's effort. The goalkeeper's heroics kept the scores level at 0-0 going into the break.

Villarreal took the lead in the 57th minute, capitalizing on a breakaway. Ayoze Pérez's pass found Alberto Moleiro, who fired into the top-left corner, giving Villarreal a 2-0 lead. The hosts pushed hard for an equalizer, but the visitors' defense held strong.

Sociedad pulled one back just minutes after Villarreal's second goal, Kubo capitalizing on a botched clearance to set up Carlos Soler, who fired into the top-left corner. The hosts were back in the game, and the momentum shifted.

FT: #RealSociedadVillarreal 2-3

A superb effort from @VillarrealCFen leads to a decisive win! 💥#LALIGAEASPORTS pic.twitter.com/SVJ7AlbYUQ

— LALIGA English (@LaLigaEN) November 30, 2025

La Real pushed hard for an equalizer, Gonçalo Guedes' strike forcing Luiz Júnior into a spectacular save. The tension was palpable, and it seemed like only a matter of time before Real Sociedad leveled the scores.

Sociedad pushed hard for an equalizer, and Ander Barrenetxea's 85th-minute free-kick almost leveled the game. The ball curled into the top corner, but Villarreal's defense held strong.

In the 95th minute, Villarreal scored a dramatic winner. Alberto Moleiro smashed the ball low into the net after a botched corner clearance, securing a 3-2 win and moving Villarreal two points off LaLiga leaders Barcelona.