Analysis The numbers behind the result
Real Sociedad overwhelm Lillestrom despite modest xG
The 6-0 scoreline flattered Real Sociedad slightly, given their expected goals (xG) of 2.25 compared to Lillestrom's 1.9, but the dominance was clear. Sociedad converted their chances ruthlessly, with eight shots on target from 16 total attempts, while Lillestrom managed only two on target from 14 shots. Sergio Gómez struck twice in quick succession (25', 27'), and Luka Sučić added a third before half-time (33'), effectively killing the game early.
Despite Lillestrom's 44% possession, they failed to translate their control into meaningful chances, epitomised by Thomas Lehne Olsen's missed penalty (50'). Sociedad's clinical finishing continued in the second half, with Orri Steinn Óskarsson (64'), Sučić again (72'), and Arsen Zakharyan (80') capping a commanding display. The Basque side's efficiency in front of goal—scoring six from an xG of just 2.25—was the decisive factor.
The key stat lies in shot conversion: Sociedad scored with 37.5% of their total shots, while Lillestrom failed to convert any of theirs, despite creating decent opportunities. This ruthlessness defined the match.