Real Madrid x Real Sociedad - Highlights, Summary and Match Report | OneFootball

In a thrilling LaLiga encounter at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid showcased their class with a resounding 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad. The match, part of the 24th fixture in the LaLiga EA Sports 25/26 season, saw Real Madrid strengthen their position with a dominant display of football.

The scoring was opened early by Gonzalo García, who found the net in the 5th minute with a precise right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, assisted by Trent Alexander-Arnold. Real Sociedad quickly responded with Mikel Oyarzabal converting a penalty in the 21st minute, leveling the score at 1-1. However, the parity was short-lived as Vinícius Júnior restored Madrid's lead four minutes later with a penalty, driving the ball straight down the middle.

Real Madrid continued to press and extended their lead in the 31st minute through Federico Valverde, who scored with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, finding the top right corner with an assist from Álvaro Carreras. The first half ended with Madrid leading 3-1, a reflection of their superior play and tactical discipline.

The second half saw Vinícius Júnior again stepping up to take another penalty in the 48th minute, calmly placing his shot into the bottom left corner to round off the scoring at 4-1. Real Madrid's performance was not just about scoring goals; they also dominated possession (52%) and were more clinical in front of goal, with a higher expected goals (xG) metric of 2.75 compared to Sociedad's 1.69.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

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Missed opportunity! Mikel Oyarzabal from Real Sociedad attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Carlos Soler.

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Opportunity wasted. Mikel Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Carlos Soler.

Real Madrid takes the lead, 1-0 against Real Sociedad. Gonzalo García scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, finding the bottom left corner. The assist comes from Trent Alexander-Arnold, who delivered a precise cross.Real Madrid takes the lead, 1-0 against Real Sociedad. Gonzalo García finds the back of the net with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it perfectly into the left corner. The assist comes from Trent Alexander-Arnold, who delivered a precise cross.

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GOAL Real Madrid: Gonzalo García (Real Madrid) scores!

Gonzalo García scores goal number 4 in the competition (19 matches) Gonzalo García scores goal number 11 for his team (39 matches)

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Missed opportunity! Mikel Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad headed the ball from the center of the box, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Aihen Muñoz, who delivered a cross.

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Missed opportunity! Mikel Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad attempted a header from the center of the box but sent it wide to the left. The cross was delivered by Aihen Muñoz.

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Opportunity wasted! Yangel Herrera of Real Sociedad attempted a header from the middle of the box, but it sailed high and to the left. The chance was set up by Carlos Soler, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.

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Opportunity wasted! Yangel Herrera of Real Sociedad attempted a header from the middle of the box, but it sailed high and to the left. The chance was set up by Carlos Soler, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.

It's now 1-1 between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad. Mikel Oyarzabal steps up for Real Sociedad and successfully converts the penalty, striking the ball with his left foot into the top center of the net.The score is now Real Madrid 1, Real Sociedad 1. Mikel Oyarzabal from Real Sociedad successfully scores the penalty, striking the ball with his left foot into the top center of the net.

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GOALReal Sociedad: Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad) scores penalty-kick!

Mikel Oyarzabal scores goal number 10 in the competition (21 matches)

Real Madrid takes the lead 2-1 against Real Sociedad. Vinícius Júnior steps up for the penalty and strikes it with his right foot straight down the middle of the goal.Real Madrid takes the lead 2-1 against Real Sociedad. Vinícius Júnior steps up and successfully scores the penalty, striking the ball with his right foot straight down the middle of the goal.

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GOALReal Madrid: Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) scores penalty-kick!

Vinícius Júnior scores goal number 7 in the competition (23 matches) Vinícius Júnior scores goal number 115 for his team (356 matches)

Real Madrid takes a 3-1 lead against Real Sociedad. Federico Valverde scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, finding the top right corner of the net. The assist comes from Álvaro Carreras.Real Madrid leads 3-1 against Real Sociedad. Federico Valverde scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, finding the top right corner of the net. The assist comes from Álvaro Carreras.

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GOAL Real Madrid: Fede Valverde (Real Madrid) scores!

Fede Valverde scores goal number 1 in the competition (23 matches)

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Missed opportunity! Gonzalo García from Real Madrid took a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it sailed over the goal and to the right. The assist came from Federico Valverde.

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Missed opportunity! Gonzalo García from Real Madrid took a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it sailed high and wide to the right. The assist came from Federico Valverde.

Real Madrid leads 4-1 against Real Sociedad. Vinícius Júnior steps up to take the penalty and expertly places his right-footed shot into the bottom left corner.Real Madrid leads 4-1 against Real Sociedad. Vinícius Júnior steps up to take the penalty and skillfully places his right-footed shot into the bottom left corner.

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GOALReal Madrid: Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) scores penalty-kick!

Vinícius Júnior scores goal number 8 in the competition (23 matches) Vinícius Júnior scores goal number 115 for his team (356 matches)

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Opportunity wasted. Antonio Rüdiger of Real Madrid attempted a header from the center of the box, but it sailed high and to the right. The assist came from Trent Alexander-Arnold, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.

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Opportunity wasted. Antonio Rüdiger of Real Madrid attempted a header from the center of the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the right. The assist came from Trent Alexander-Arnold, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.

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Missed opportunity! Carlos Soler from Real Sociedad took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the left of the goal.