Both teams had already announced their plans to play in Europe: Real Sociedad would compete in the Europa League and Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. Even before the match kicked off in San Sebastian, Both teams rotated their players heavily because there was no stake in the match, giving their players a little extra time off before this summer's Copa America and Euro 2024.
Samuel Lino and Reinildo Mandava, the visiting left-back combo, inflicted the most damage in a spirited match in the Basque Country. Goals came at the beginning and conclusion of the match only, other times it was relatively quiet. Atlético ended the season with 76 points, 11 ahead of Athletic Bilbao in fifth place. They had already locked up fourth place and a trip to the Champions League the following season. Real Sociedad, now ranked sixth, has earned a spot in the Europa League.