Real Sociedad Women 0–2 SCU Torreense Women
International Club Friendly – 24 July 2026

SCU Torreense Women kicked off their preseason campaign in impressive fashion by defeating Spanish side Real Sociedad Women 2–0 in a friendly played on 24 July 2026. The Portuguese outfit produced a disciplined away performance, scoring once in each half to claim a deserved victory at Real Sociedad’s training ground.

Match Overview

Both teams used the fixture as a key part of their summer preparations. Real Sociedad, who compete in Spain’s Liga F, fielded a mix of first‑team regulars and academy prospects, while Torreense – a growing force in Portuguese women’s football – showed their intent with a sharp, counter‑attacking display. The result hands Torreense a confidence‑boosting win ahead of their domestic league restart.

Key Moments

• First‑half breakthrough (32’): Torreense opened the scoring through a well‑worked set‑piece. A corner from the left was flicked on at the near post, and forward Catarina Martins volleyed home from six yards out.
• Second‑half sucker punch (67’): Real Sociedad pushed for an equaliser and left space in behind. Torreense broke quickly, with winger Sofia Ribeiro cutting inside from the right and curling a left‑footed shot into the far corner.
• Late resistance (78’): Real Sociedad’s best chance came when substitute striker Ane Etxezarreta forced a sharp save from Torreense goalkeeper Maria Lopes, who tipped the ball onto the crossbar.

Tactical Story

Real Sociedad dominated possession (roughly 62%) but struggled to break down a compact Torreense defence. The Portuguese side sat deep in a 4‑4‑2 block, invited crosses, and then countered swiftly through the wide areas. Torreense’s two goals both came from moments of clinical transition – a pattern that will worry Real Sociedad’s coaching staff but please their opponents’. The Spanish side’s build‑up play was patient but lacked a cutting edge without a recognised focal point up front.

Standout Performers

• Catarina Martins (Torreense): The striker led the line superbly, scoring the opener and holding up play effectively to bring teammates into the game.
• Sofia Ribeiro (Torreense): Her second‑half goal was a moment of individual quality. She tormented the left‑back all evening with her direct running.
• Maria Lopes (Torreense): The goalkeeper kept a clean sheet with a composed display, including the crucial late save that preserved the two‑goal cushion.
• Ane Etxezarreta (Real Sociedad): The young forward injected energy off the bench and was unlucky not to score.

Seasonal Context

For Real Sociedad Women, this friendly serves as a valuable test against a different style of opponent. The loss is no cause for alarm in preseason – their focus remains on a strong start to the Liga F season in September. For SCU Torreense Women, however, this victory signals their ambition to climb the Portuguese league table and make a deeper run in the Taça de Portugal. A clean sheet away from home against a top‑tier Spanish side is a clear statement of intent.