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Real Madrid won 0-2 on Saturday in their visit to Real Sociedad, in a match corresponding to matchday 5 of LaLiga EA Sports and decided by two penalties converted by the merengue team during the second half, first with the Brazilian Vinícius Jr. and then with the French Kylian Mbappé as scorers. The home team took to the Reale Arena pitch wearing a shirt in homage to the sculptor Eduardo Chillida, on the occasion of the centenary of his birth, while Real Madrid changed their usual white for an orange kit. And under those colours, instead of the dark blue of Paris Saint-Germain, the threat of Mbappé returned to San Sebastián. A great performance by the French striker in the Champions League, when he was still playing for PSG, put an end to the European dreams of the ‘txuri-urdin’ club last season. And it was precisely Mbappé who had the first dangerous chance after the quarter-hour mark, but goalkeeper Alex Remiro intervened successfully to stop the ball. The home team’s response was not long in coming and Luka Sucic hit the crossbar with a powerful left-footed shot from the edge of the area. After half an hour, Madrid centre-back Antonio Rüdiger made a good header from a free kick and forced Remiro to make another save, this time of much greater calibre, to send the ball to the corner. There was electricity on both sides and it was clear when Sheraldo Becker, in the 36th minute, received a pass inside the area and shot with his left foot to hit the crossbar. It was Real Sociedad’s second great chance to open the scoring, but the score went into the break at 0-0; not even Luka Modric, from a direct free kick, could stop it. In the second half, it took just 19 seconds for the San Sebastian side to send another shot off the post. It was from the continuation of the centre-kick, with a one-two between Sucic and Sadiq, that the Croatian midfielder used to get into the Madrid area; he controlled his teammate’s return pass, took a turn and shot with his left foot, but hit the post. To top off their bad luck, Real Madrid took advantage of their first approach to Remiro’s goal during the second half. On the right side, Mbappé combined with Dani Carvajal inside the area and the full-back passed back so that, from distance, Arda Güler hooked a left-footed shot, Sergio Gómez blocking his path with his arm. A clear penalty, which Vinícius scored (min. 58), and the Brazilian player silenced the stadium in his furious celebration. The Basque team’s response came 10 minutes later, thanks to a free kick from the side that Igor Zubeldia touched with his head and the other centre-back, Nayef Aguerd, headed in; The visiting goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, deflected the ball out for a corner. In the 74th minute, Jon Aramburu stepped on Vinícius when the Brazilian had crossed into the area. The referee, Martínez Munuera, reviewed the action at the request of the VAR and interpreted it as punishable. So a second penalty went to Real Madrid, which this time Mbappé took calmly to make it 0-2. Although Imanol Alguacil made substitutions to try to come back, on the other bench Carlo Ancelotti also made changes in line with his objective of securing victory. And in that curious game of chess, the success went to the Italian coach. His pupils slowed everything down and, except for a long-range left-footed shot from Modric that Remiro repelled, there was no more story. This good away haul put Real Madrid on 11 points, in second place in the table and just one point behind FC Barcelona, with their match against Girona FC still pending. For their part, Real Sociedad prolonged their poor start to the season and remain on four points, flirting with the relegation zone. LINEUPS. –RESULT: REAL SOCIEDAD, 0 – REAL MADRID, 2 (0-0, at half-time). –LINEUPS. REAL SOCIEDAD: Remiro; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Aguerd (Pacheco, min.75), Javi López (Muñoz, min.78); Zubimendi, Sergio Gómez, Sucic (Turrientes, min.75); Kubo, Becker (Barrenetxea, min.63) and Sadiq (Óskarsson, min.63). REAL MADRID: Courtois; Carvajal, Rüdiger, Militão, Mendy; English: Valverde, Modric, Güler (Lucas Vázquez, min. 77); Brahim (Rodrygo, min. 25), Vinícius and Mbappé (Endrick, min. 89). –GOALS: 0-1, min. 58: Vinícius (p). 0-2, min. 75: Mbappé (p). –REFEREE: Martínez Munuera (C. Andaluz). He booked Sadiq (min. 17), Aramburu (min. 28), Pacheco (min. 82) and Barrenetxea (min. 83) for Real Sociedad, and Modric (min. 79) for Real Madrid. –STADIUM: Reale Arena, 37,370 spectators.
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Real Madrid Triumphs Over Real Sociedad with 2-0 Victory
In an intense LaLiga EA Sports match on Saturday, Real Madrid secured a 2-0 win over Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena, thanks to two penalties converted by Vinícius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé in the second half. The home team wore a special shirt in homage to the renowned sculptor Eduardo Chillida, celebrating the centenary of his birth.
Early Chances and Near Misses
The match began with both teams creating scoring opportunities. Mbappé, who had previously ended Real Sociedad’s European dreams while playing for Paris Saint-Germain, had the first dangerous chance in the 15th minute, but goalkeeper Alex Remiro made a crucial save to deny him. Real Sociedad responded quickly, with Luka Sucic hitting the crossbar with a powerful left-footed shot from the edge of the area. The visitors’ defense was tested again when Sheraldo Becker shot with his left foot, only to hit the crossbar once more.
Second Half Surge
The second half began with Real Sociedad sending a shot off the post just 19 seconds in. However, it was Real Madrid who capitalized on their first approach to Remiro’s goal. Mbappé combined with Dani Carvajal inside the area, and the full-back’s pass back led to a clear penalty when Sergio Gómez blocked Arda Güler’s shot with his arm. Vinícius Jr. calmly converted the penalty in the 58th minute, sending the stadium into silence with his furious celebration.
Real Sociedad attempted to respond, but their efforts were in vain. In the 74th minute, Jon Aramburu fouled Vinícius Jr. in the area, leading to a second penalty. This time, Mbappé took charge, scoring his goal with ease to make it 0-2. Despite substitutions made by Imanol Alguacil to try and mount a comeback, Carlo Ancelotti’s team managed to secure the win, slowing down the pace of the game and limiting Real Sociedad’s chances.
Post-Match Analysis
The victory puts Real Madrid on 11 points, second in the table and just one point behind FC Barcelona, who still have to play their match against Girona FC. Real Sociedad, on the other hand, remains on four points, flirting with the relegation zone. The win marks a significant away haul for Real Madrid, buoyed by the stellar performances of Vinícius Jr. and Mbappé.
Lineups and Statistics
Real Sociedad: Remiro; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Aguerd (Pacheco, min. 82), Gorosabel; Merino, Zubimendi, L. Sucic; Sadiq, Becker, Oyarzabal ( Fernández, min. 82).
Real Madrid: Courtois; Carvajal, Militão, Rüdiger, Mendy; Modrić, Camavinga, Arda Güler ( Kroos, min. 77); Vinícius Jr. (Rodrygo, min. 86), Mbappé, Hazard.
Key Takeaways
Real Madrid secures a crucial 2-0 win over Real Sociedad, thanks to two penalties converted by Vinícius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé.
Mbappé returns to San Sebastián, where he previously ended Real Sociedad’s European dreams while playing for Paris Saint-Germain.
Real Madrid jumps to second place in the table, just one point behind FC Barcelona.
Real Sociedad struggles to find form, remaining on four points and flirting with the relegation zone.
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What were the key moments that led to Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad?
Real Madrid Secures 2-0 Victory Over Real Sociedad with Late Penalties
In a thrilling encounter at the Reale Arena, Real Madrid emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over Real Sociedad in their LaLiga EA Sports matchday 5 fixture. The game, which saw both teams create numerous chances, was decided by two second-half penalties converted by Vinícius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé, securing Real Madrid’s second away win of the season.
Homage to Eduardo Chillida
The match kicked off with Real Sociedad paying tribute to the renowned sculptor Eduardo Chillida, wearing a special jersey to commemorate the centenary of his birth. Meanwhile, Real Madrid donned an orange kit, a departure from their traditional white, and Mbappé, wearing the colors of his current club instead of his former team Paris Saint-Germain, became the focal point of the game.
First-Half Chances
The first 45 minutes saw both teams create scoring opportunities. Mbappé had the first clear chance in the 15th minute, but Alex Remiro intervened to stop the ball. Real Sociedad responded with Luka Sucic hitting the crossbar with a powerful shot from the edge of the area. Antonio Rüdiger’s header from a free kick forced Remiro to make another impressive save, while Sheraldo Becker’s left-footed shot in the 36th minute also hit the crossbar. The first half ended goalless, despite Luka Modric’s efforts from a direct free kick.
Second-Half Drama
The second half saw Real Sociedad come close to scoring again, with Sucic’s shot hitting the post just 19 seconds after the restart. However, it was Real Madrid who capitalized on their first opportunity in the second half. Mbappé combined with Dani Carvajal inside the area, and Arda Güler’s left-footed shot was blocked by Sergio Gómez’s arm, resulting in a clear penalty. Vinícius Jr. calmly converted the spot-kick in the 58th minute, silencing the stadium with his celebration.
Real Sociedad’s Response and Second Penalty
The home team responded with a free kick, which Igor Zubeldia touched with his head and Nayef Aguerd headed in, only for Thibaut Courtois to deflect the ball out for a corner. In the 74th minute, Jon Aramburu stepped on Vinícius Jr. inside the area, and after a VAR review, the referee awarded Real Madrid a second penalty. This time, Mbappé took the shot and scored calmly, securing the 2-0 win for Real Madrid.
Post-Match Analysis
Real Madrid’s victory, courtesy of the two penalties, puts them in second place in the table with 11 points, just one point behind FC Barcelona, who have a pending match against Girona FC. Real Sociedad, on the other hand, remain on four points, struggling in the relegation zone.
Lineups
Real Sociedad: Remiro; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Aguerd, Nacho Monreal; Sadiq, Martín Zubimendi, Merino, Sucic; Becker, Kubo
Real Madrid: Courtois; Carvajal, Militão, Rüdiger, Mendy; Modric, Toni Kroos, Arda Güler; Vinícius Jr., Mbappé, Rodrygo
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