The game between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad is still underway at Estádio Santiago Bernabéu, for the 24th round of the La Liga 2025/26, with the score at 4-1 for the Whites in the 58th minute of the second half. Vinícius Júnior scored twice from the penalty spot, Federico Valverde scored a great goal and Gonzalo García opened the scoring at the start of the match. Real Sociedad scored with Mikel Oyarzabal, also from a penalty, but the home team maintains dominance and pushes for more goals.
Real Madrid set a strong pace from the start and opened the scoring after 5 minutes. Trent Alexander-Arnold, starter after returning from injury, crossed with precision for Gonzalo García to deflect in the middle of the area and place the ball in the right corner of Remiro. The move showed the English full-back’s quality in creating offensive play.
Real Sociedad reacted in the 20th minute when Dean Huijsen committed a penalty to Herrera inside the area. Mikel Oyarzabal took a strong shot into the middle of the goal and tied the match. The goal gave encouragement to the visitors, but it was short-lived.
- At 5′: Gol by Gonzalo García after assistance from Alexander-Arnold.
- At 21′: Gol from Oyarzabal from a penalty to Real Sociedad.
- At 25′: Gol by Vinícius Júnior from a penalty after a foul by Aramburu.
- At 31′: Gol by Federico Valverde with a shot placed in the angle.
- At 48′: Gol from Vinícius Júnior from a penalty, his second of the match.
Merengue dominance in the first half
Real Madrid controlled the actions and explored the flanks well. Vinícius Júnior suffered the first penalty in the 23rd minute of the first half, after dribbling at Aramburu, and took a quick jump to displace the goalkeeper Remiro. The Brazilian showed coolness in the charge.
Federico Valverde expanded in the 31st minute with a shot from outside the area. The Uruguayan received the ball at the edge of the area, moved to the right and hit the top corner, with no possible defense. The first half ended 3-1, with Real Madrid superior in possession and shots.
Real Sociedad had difficulty creating consistent chances and depended on set pieces. Oyarzabal was the Basques’ main offensive name until the break.
Second half starts with another penalty
The second half started with Real Madrid attacking. Aos 48 minutes, Aramburu brought down Vinícius Júnior again in the box after a pen attempt. The referee confirmed the penalty after a VAR review, and the Brazilian took the penalty by changing sides in relation to the first penalty, scoring in the right corner of Remiro to make it 4-1.
In the 53rd minute, the pressure continued, but without new goals so far. Real Madrid maintains high possession of the ball and looks for the fifth goal to extend the advantage.
Vinícius Júnior decisive in the match
Vinícius Júnior is the absolute highlight so far. The striker scored both goals from the penalty spot and created constant danger on the left. Suas plays forced fouls and unbalanced the opposing defense.
With Mbappé on the bench due to knee discomfort, Vini Jr. took a leading role in the attack. Seu performance reinforces the importance in the team’s tactical scheme.
Chances wasted in the first half
Gonzalo García missed a clear opportunity in the 48th minute of the first half. Valverde crossed low from the right, and the attacker received it in the small area, but finished over it with his left leg. The mistake prevented an even bigger score before half-time.
Real Madrid managed the game well after the goals and avoided dangerous counterattacks. Real Sociedad tried to advance, but found a block on the merengue marking.
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Individual highlights so far
Alexander-Arnold contributed a precise assist to the first goal and distributed skilled passes. Valverde scored a great goal and helped with the defensive transition. Na Real Sociedad, Oyarzabal converted the penalty with class, but the team faces difficulties in balancing the actions.
Real Madrid’s coach chose to spare Mbappé and counted on Vinícius Júnior’s return after suspension. The formation has worked fluidly in attack.
Search for the provisional tip of the table
Real Madrid needs the victory to provisionally take the lead from La Liga, depending on the result of Barcelona later. The team has a good record at home and uses Bernabéu to impose superiority.
Real Sociedad occupies an intermediate position and tries to react in the second half to reduce the difference. The game remains open for more emotions in the final minutes.
The match is still underway at Santiago Bernabéu, with Real Madrid ahead 4-1 after 58 minutes of the second half. Teams compete for each ball in an attempt to change the score before the final whistle.
