Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe both scored penalties to lead Real Madrid against Real Sociedad 2-0 on the road.
Before kickoff, it was revealed that Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni were not risked, despite being close to making their return to action.
Real Madrid's injury woes worsened within the first 30 minutes when Brahim Diaz was forced off due to a muscle injury.
Real Sociedad came closest to breaking the deadlock early on, with Luka Sucic hitting the post and Sheraldo Becker rattling Thibaut Courtois’s crossbar.
La Real's frustration grew just 30 seconds into the second half when Sucic’s left-footed shot struck the far post.
Their missed opportunities proved costly, as Real Madrid took control of the match with two successful penalties.
Vinicius opened the scoring from the spot in the 58th minute, and Mbappe followed with a composed finish from the penalty spot to secure all three points for Carlo Ancelotti's men.
This victory extends Real Madrid’s unbeaten La Liga streak to 37 matches and puts them just one point behind league leaders Barcelona, who face Girona on Sunday.
In contrast, Real Sociedad have now lost all three of their home games this season and sit in 16th place in the standings, giving Carlo Ancelotti's team all three points.
With this win, Real Madrid's La Liga winning streak now stands at 37 games. They are now only one point behind league leaders Barcelona, who take on Girona on Sunday.
Real Sociedad, on the other hand, is currently 16th in the standings after losing each of their first three home games this season.
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REAL SOCIEDAD VS. REAL MADRID HIGHLIGHTS
Vinicius goal vs. Real Sociedad (58th min, Real Sociedad 0-1 Real Madrid )
With poise, the Brazilian scores his penalty to put Real Madrid ahead ♥
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Even though Real Sociedad struck the woodwork three times, they are currently behind due to a Vinicius penalty. Remiro did his best to stop Arda Guler's powerful shot, but Gomez was penalized for handling it, allowing Vinicius to score from the spot.
Mbappe goal vs. Real Sociedad (75th min, Real Sociedad 0-2 Real Madrid)
Real Madrid extend their lead with another penalty. After reviewing Jon Aramburu’s challenge on Vinicius at the monitor, the referee awards a spot-kick. This time, Vinicius steps aside, allowing Mbappe to take the penalty, and he calmly sends Remiro the wrong way to net his third La Liga goal.
With Mbappe’s goal, Real Madrid secured a commanding position in the match, leaving Real Sociedad struggling to find a way back. The French striker’s calmness under pressure highlighted the clinical nature of Ancelotti’s side, who made the most of their chances despite Real Sociedad's earlier pressure.
Real Sociedad continued to push forward in search of a lifeline, but their inability to finish chances and Madrid's solid defense made it clear that the game was slipping away. Despite hitting the woodwork multiple times, Sociedad lacked the composure in the final third to truly threaten Thibaut Courtois.
As the final whistle approached, Real Madrid's control of the game grew stronger. Their efficient performance, despite missing key players, underscored their title ambitions and their strength in depth. The victory not only reinforced their unbeaten run but also kept them firmly in the race for La Liga's top spot, setting the stage for an exciting battle at the top of the table.
Real Sociedad, on the other hand, will need to reflect on their missed opportunities and defensive lapses. If they are to turn their season around, they must find consistency both in attack and defense.victory not only reinforced their unbeaten run but also kept them firmly in the race for La Liga's top spot, setting the stage for an exciting battle at the top of the table.
Real Sociedad, on the other hand, will need to reflect on their missed opportunities and defensive lapses. If they are to turn their season around, they must find consistency both in attack and defense.
MAN OF THE MATCH: VINICIUS JUNIOR
Vinicius scored his second La Liga goal of the season, his first coming against Las Palmas, with impressive poise as he tucked in his penalty.
The attacker was also crucial to the second goal, drawing a foul from Aramburu inside Real Sociedad's area with his deft footwork and talent.
Apart from being the winner of the second penalty, Vinicius was the most successful dudler on the pitch, always threatening to attack throughout the game.
REAL SOCIEDAD VS. REAL MADRID MATCH STATS
Possession: Real Sociedad 48%-52% Real Madrid
Shots: Real Sociedad 11-16 Real Madrid
Shots on target: Real Sociedad 2-6 Real Madrid
Corners: Real Sociedad 6-6 Real Madrid
Fouls: Real Sociedad 12-9 Real Madrid
BEST STATS
1: Against Real Sociedad, Real Madrid faced eight shots in the first forty-five minutes of play, more than in any other first half this season in all competitions. Furthermore, they have attempted more attempts in the first half of a game than they did today at the Reale Arena (10), only against Real Betis (13). Joy.
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3: Real Madrid has scored three penalty goals in La Liga 2024–2025. This is the most they have scored after five games of a league season since 2018-19, and it is tied with Brest for the most in the top five leagues in Europe. relentless.
- Against Eibar in November 2019, two different Real Madrid players (VinÃcius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé) scored two goals for the first time since Karim Benzema and Sergio Ramos did so.
