In a tense battle at San Sebastian, Real Madrid secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad, extending their lead at the top of LaLiga to a commanding 14 points.
According to a report by Flashscore, despite being largely outplayed by the hosts, Madrid managed to snatch the win, ending Sociedad's five-match unbeaten streak.
Carlo Ancelotti's decision to rotate his squad ahead of the UEFA Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich seemed to give Sociedad early hope, as they pressed hard and tested Madrid's defense. Takefusa Kubo's near miss and a penalty appeal by Mikel Oyarzabal kept Madrid on edge in the opening stages.
However, Madrid broke the deadlock against the run of play, with Nacho Fernández delivering a pinpoint cross for Arda Güler to slot home, scoring his second goal of the season. Sociedad thought they had equalized shortly after halftime, but VAR ruled out Kubo's goal due to a foul in the buildup.
Sociedad continued to push for an equalizer, with Beñat Turrientes and Oyarzabal coming close to finding the net. Despite their efforts, Sociedad saw another goal disallowed for offside, leaving them frustrated in their quest for a point.
Real Madrid, though not at their best, held on to secure all three points, maintaining their unbeaten streak in the league and inching closer to their 36th La Liga title. Meanwhile, Sociedad's hopes of a late comeback were dashed as they slipped to just one home win in their last eight matches, despite their recent positive form.
The win for Madrid sets the stage for a crucial clash against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, as they look to maintain their momentum on both domestic and European fronts.
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