CORNELLÀ DE LLOBREGAT, Spain (Interstat) — Espanyol and Real Sociedad opened their La Liga seasons with a 1-1 draw Saturday at RCDE Stadium. Substitute Orri Steinn Óskarsson gave Real Sociedad the lead in the 28th minute, scoring off an assist from substitute Sergio Gómez. Óskarsson entered as a substitute for Real Sociedad, while Fernández started in midfield for Espanyol. Midfielder Roberto Fernández equalized for Espanyol in the 65th minute. Other assists were credited to substitutes Yangel Herrera and Unai Marrero, as well as defender Leandro Cabrera. The match featured four yellow cards: Sergio Gómez in the ninth minute, Yangel Herrera in the 23rd, Unai Marrero in the 64th and Leandro Cabrera in the 87th. Both teams now have identical records of 0 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw in league competition and across all competitions this season. The draw leaves each side with one point to start the campaign.