With Benfica in the mix, drama aplenty in Real Sociedad v Real Madrid | OneFootball

On their return to competition, the Real Sociedad - Real Madrid match was full of emotions and featured former Benfica players.

After the first international break for national teams, the main European leagues have already resumed, and La Liga was no exception. Yesterday afternoon, September 13, Real Madrid, which includes Álvaro Carreras, went to Real Sociedad's ground and beat the Basque team 2-1. The former number 3 of the Eagles was not the only ex-Benfica player on the pitch.

On one side was the young Spanish full-back, whose replacement signed by Benfica is taking his first steps, while on the home team's side, Gonçalo Guedes started up front for Real Sociedad. However, neither the Portuguese player nor Carreras played the full 90 minutes.

In a match full of emotions, Xabi Alonso's team started at full throttle and in the 2nd minute saw Arda Guler shake the opposition's net, but the goal was ruled out for offside. Ten minutes later, it was Mbappé's turn to try his luck, and the French striker succeeded, making it 1-0 for Los Merengues.

However, controversy and protests were not lacking. Still in the first 45 minutes, Dean Huijsen received a straight red card in the 32nd minute for fouling Oyarzabal, who was about to go one-on-one with Courtois. However, Los Merengues argued that Eder Militão was still tracking the play.

Reduced to 10 men, Real Madrid, through Mbappé, still managed to extend their lead before halftime, right on the 44th minute. In the second half, the home team was stronger, pushing Los Blancos to the ropes, but the best they could do was reduce the deficit with a goal from Oyarzabal in the 56th minute. With this win, Real Madrid remains at the top, with a 100% winning record.

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