Trent Alexander-Arnold, the Real Madrid defender, delivered a curling cross in the fifth minute. Gonzalo Garcia touched it into the net to give Real Madrid a 1-0 lead.
However Real Sociedad responded quickly. Dean Huijsen fouled Yangel Herrera inside the area in the 21st minute. Mikel Oyarzabal converted the penalty to level the score at 1-1.
Vinicius Restores Lead
Jon Aramburu tripped Vinicius Junior in the box four minutes later. Vinicius Junior scored the penalty to put Real Madrid ahead 2-1. Moreover Alvaro Carreras passed to Federico Valverde in the 31st minute. Valverde fired a powerful shot into the net for a 3-1 advantage.
Second Penalty Seals Win
Aramburu fouled Vinicius Junior again in the 48th minute. Vinicius Junior netted his second penalty to make it 4-1. Additionally, Garcia missed a close-range chance before halftime. Orri Oskarsson saw a late goal disallowed for offside.
Key Absences and Performances
Kylian Mbappe sat on the bench due to knee discomfort. Jude Bellingham missed the game with a hamstring injury. Furthermore Alexander-Arnold impressed on his return. Manager Alvaro Arbeloa said, “Real Madrid are lucky to have him.”
League Standings Impact
The victory marked Real Madrid’s eighth straight La Liga win. They moved to the top with 60 points from 24 games. In conclusion, the result ended Real Sociedad’s 11-match unbeaten run. Real Madrid prepared for their Champions League clash against Benfica.
