In a brilliant night at the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad, solidifying their place in the top positions of La Liga.
With an outstanding collective performance and goals from key players, Carlo Ancelotti's team left no room for error against a Sociedad side that, despite their efforts, couldn't stop the white offensive machine.
First Half: Real Madrid Takes Control
From the beginning of the match, the home team dominated possession and maintained high pressure, trying to wear down the visitors.
The first major opportunity came in the 12th minute when Vinícius Jr. made a run down the left wing, and his cross into the box was met by Karim Benzema, but the French striker's shot was saved by visiting goalkeeper Álex Remiro.
The opening goal didn’t take long to arrive.
In the 22nd minute, Luka Modrić delivered a precise through ball to Rodrygo Goes, who controlled it beautifully and fired a clinical shot past Remiro to put Madrid ahead 1-0.
The Bernabéu crowd erupted with joy, while Real Sociedad faced an uphill battle.
However, the visitors responded well, and in the 30th minute, young forward Ander Barrenetxea found space in the box to equalize.
After a well-worked team move, Barrenetxea connected with a cross from the right and scored with a header to make it 1-1, catching the hosts by surprise.
With the score level, both teams went into halftime, but Real Madrid had shown superior possession and chances.
The sense was that the go-ahead goal was coming soon.
Second Half: The White Surge and the Final 4-1
The second half began with higher intensity. Just five minutes in, Karim Benzema restored the lead for Real Madrid.
A cross from the left by Ferland Mendy found the French striker in the box, who controlled with elegance and finished past Remiro to make it 2-1.
With the lead in hand, the home side didn’t let up.
In the 62nd minute, Vinícius Jr., who had been a constant threat to Sociedad's defense, made a great individual run down the wing and assisted Federico Valverde, who arrived late into the box to fire a powerful shot from outside the area to make it 3-1.
From that point on, Real Sociedad tried to regroup, but their efforts were not enough.
Finally, in the dying minutes of the match, Karim Benzema capped off his stellar night with another goal.
This time, Toni Kroos took a perfect free-kick, and Benzema, beating the defense, rose to head it into the back of the net for a 4-1 final score in the 81st minute.
Summary and Analysis
Real Madrid showcased their offensive prowess and team cohesion in this 4-1 victory.
Although Real Sociedad managed to temporarily equalize, the attacking power of the hosts was undeniable.
Karim Benzema shone with two goals, Rodrygo Goes added another, and the performances of Vinícius Jr., Modrić, and Valverde were crucial in securing the win.
On the other hand, Real Sociedad, despite fighting to stay in the match, couldn't find the consistency needed to compete with Madrid's rhythm, especially in the second half.
With this result, Real Madrid continues their march toward the top spots in the league, eyeing a title that seems increasingly within reach, while Real Sociedad will need to improve their performance in the coming games if they want to stay in the hunt for European spots.
Goals:
1-0 (22') – Rodrygo Goes (Real Madrid)
1-1 (30') – Ander Barrenetxea (Real Sociedad)
2-1 (50') – Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)
3-1 (62') – Federico Valverde (Real Madrid)
4-1 (81') – Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)
Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad
With this victory, the Madrid side continues their strong run in La Liga, while Real Sociedad will need to improve in their next match if they want to continue their push for European spots.
