Real Madrid suffered a 2-0 defeat against Real Sociedad in their midweek LaLiga Santander clash. The home side dominated the game and took the lead in the second half when Takefusa Kubo pounced on a mistake by Eder Militao. Ander Barrenetxea doubled the lead with a strike that surprised Thibaut Courtois at his near post. Real Madrid’s Dani Carvajal was sent off, leaving the team with 10 men. Real Sociedad are now on course for the Champions League.
Real Madrid made several changes to their starting lineup, leaving Karim Benzema at home in the capital. Real Sociedad coach Imanol Alguacil has a decent record against Los Blancos, with three wins, three draws, and four defeats from his 10 matches as coach against the team from the capital. Real Madrid’s injuries to David Alaba, Ferland Mendy, and Luka Modric, as well as suspensions for Eduardo Camavinga and Vinicius, left the team depleted.
Real Sociedad’s victory was well-deserved, with the team dominating the game and creating several chances. Real Madrid struggled to create opportunities and were unable to break down the home side’s defense. The defeat leaves Real Madrid’s hopes of winning the LaLiga Santander title in doubt, with Atletico Madrid and Barcelona both ahead of them in the table.
Keywords: Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, LaLiga Santander, defeat, Champions League, Karim Benzema, Imanol Alguacil, injuries, suspensions, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona.
