Mbappe goal and assist seal victory for 10-man Real Madrid | OneFootball

Real Madrid’s visit to Real Sociedad was never going to be straightforward, but the way they held on with ten men for nearly an hour said plenty about their character.

Kylian Mbappe once again carried the headlines, scoring one and assisting another, but this victory went beyond individual brilliance.

The opener summed up Madrid’s cutting edge. A loose backpass from Mikel Goti was punished ruthlessly with Mbappe bursting through before finishing with a fine effort.

It was his fourth league goal of the season and a reminder of why the club fought so hard to sign him.

Dean Huijsen’s 32nd-minute dismissal for a foul on Mikel Oyarzabal was a significant blow for Madrid..

The decision was debated furiously by manager Xabi Alonso, who felt Eder Militao was close enough to cover.

Mbappe produced another moment of quality before the break, wriggling away from Aritz Elustondo before teeing up Arda Guler.

The teenager’s composed finish doubled the lead and gave Madrid the cushion they desperately needed.

Sociedad responded, and Dani Carvajal’s handball gifted them a way back. Oyarzabal converted from the spot and Madrid needed to dig deep.

The closing stages were all about goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Madrid’s defensive line. They stood firm and got the job done.

Madrid proved they are not just a team capable of dazzling attacking football, but one that can absorb pressure and still emerge victorious.