Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad preview

Spain flag 2026/2027 La Liga, Spain
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
La Liga
Real MadridRMA
4 1
Real SociedadRSO
Full Time
Round 1 Regular Season
Kylian Mbappé  - 40', 60', 80'
Goal
|
Goal
Luka Sucic - 44'

CONTEXT

Real Madrid hosted Real Sociedad in a match that ended 4-1 to the home side. The game was level at 1-1 after the first half with both teams holding similar possession shares of 51 percent and 49 percent. Real Madrid generated an expected goals total of 2.55 compared to 0.63 for the visitors creating a differential of 1.92. The stronger team secured the victory in line with pre match expectations. A significant deviation of 100 percent was recorded for Real Madrid. The outcome remained consistent with underlying metrics and no red cards were issued to either side. The second half saw the home team pull away decisively after the interval.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Real Madrid recorded a significant structural deviation of 100 percent.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with expectations throughout.
  • xG alignment: Outcome aligned with xG figures of 2.55 to 0.63.
  • Market alignment: Result proved market aligned with the stronger team prevailing.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations were fulfilled given the 1.92 differential.
  • Event impact: Halftime score of 1-1 preceded a dominant second half display.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion was absent with zero dismissals recorded.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
M. Busquets Ferrer
M. Busquets Ferrer
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
G. García González
G. García González
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
A. Díaz González
A. Díaz González
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
M. Camacho Garrote
M. Camacho Garrote
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Real Madrid José Mourinho
José Mourinho
VS
Real Sociedad P. Matarazzo
P. Matarazzo
2.07
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
2.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Espanyol Rank: 78 W
Athletic Club Rank: 77 W
Sevilla Rank: 78 W
Real Oviedo Rank: 70 W
FC Barcelona Rank: 96 L
Espanyol Rank: 77 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Real Betis Rank: 85 L
Espanyol Rank: 77 D
Valencia Rank: 81 L
Girona Rank: 75 D
Real Betis Rank: 86 D
Sevilla Rank: 78 L
5
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
5 - 1 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
93.79
79.67
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Real Madrid
Real Sociedad
Power Score
93.79
79.67
League Position
1
20
Global Rank
5
78

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Real Madrid — Opponent-weighted form score
Real Sociedad — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Real Madrid Real Sociedad

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Real Madrid

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Real Sociedad

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Real Madrid ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Real Sociedad
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
45.88
24.49
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
24.49
45.88
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Real Madrid +2.14 Efficiency Index
vs
Real Sociedad -2.14 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Real Madrid
Real Sociedad
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Real Madrid
vs
Real Sociedad
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Real Madrid Real Sociedad
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
3%
5%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.08 vs -0.03
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Real Madrid Real Sociedad
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
5%
3%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.03 vs -0.08
Real Madrid
Real Sociedad
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Real Madrid
vs
Real Sociedad
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Real Madrid Real Sociedad
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Real Madrid 0.29
Real Sociedad 0.25
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Real Madrid Real Sociedad
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Real Madrid 0.03
Real Sociedad 0.06
Real Madrid
Real Sociedad
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • RMA had peak pressure around 72'.
  • RMA started the game with stronger pressure.
RMA Pressure RSO Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: RMA reached the top pressure at 72' (88.08).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 6 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Real Madrid RMA Home
6 matches
Real Sociedad RSO Away
Match Record
5
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
5
Goals
15
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
15
+9
Goal Difference
-9
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-27T00:10:14+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 La Liga, Spain · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
Capacity
84744
Attendance
72226
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Mateo Busquets Ferrer
Gonzalo García González
Adrián Díaz González
Manuel Camacho Garrote

Statistics

Possession
RMA
52%
RSO
48%

Top Statistics

4 Goals 1
5 Big Chances Created 0
3 Shots 4
68 Dangerous attacks 40
51 Possession 49
4 Corners 7
8 Free kicks 10
3 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

56 Ball Safe 69
8 Goal Kicks 7
15 Goal Attempts 7
5 Substitutions 5
9 Throwins 22
4 Successful Headers 3
4 Assists 0
14 Dribble Attempts 9
7 Successful Dribbles 4
50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 44

Attacking

100 Attacks 82
2 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

41 Long Passes 53
581 Passes 554
531 Successful Passes 501
91 Successful Passes Percentage 90
19 Key Passes 8
23 Successful Long Passes 35
56 Successful Long Passes Percentage 66

Defensive

2 Saves 7
18 Tackles 12
11 Interceptions 6
37 Duels Won 29

Build-up

9 Total Crosses 13
1 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

1 Offsides 0
10 Fouls 8

Lineup

Referee : Mateo Busquets Ferrer

Starting XI ▼

1
Thibaut Courtois
Thibaut Courtois Goalkeeper
6.64
4
Dean Huijsen
Dean Huijsen Defender
7.33
16
Ibrahima Konaté
Ibrahima Konaté Defender
7.23
18
Álvaro Carreras
Álvaro Carreras Defender
6.34
17
Marc Cucurella
Marc Cucurella
Defender46'
6.73
24
Denzel Dumfries
Denzel Dumfries Defender
6.68
5
Jude Bellingham
Jude Bellingham Midfielder
8.49
6
Eduardo Camavinga
Eduardo Camavinga
Midfielder78'
6.58
7
Vinicius Junior
Vinicius Junior Midfielder
7.81
25
Yan Diomande
Yan Diomande
Attacker84'
6.54
8
Federico Valverde
Federico Valverde (C) Midfielder
7.43
15
Arda Güler
Arda Güler Midfielder
7.58
21
Brahim Díaz
Brahim Díaz
Midfielder78'
6.75
20
Bernardo Silva
Bernardo Silva Midfielder
7
19
Carlos Espí
Carlos Espí
Attacker86'
10
Kylian Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé Attacker
3
9.83
Referee : Mateo Busquets Ferrer

Starting XI ▼

1
Álex Remiro
Álex Remiro Goalkeeper
7.73
2
Jon Aramburu
Jon Aramburu Defender
6.29
5
Igor Zubeldia
Igor Zubeldia
Defender57'
6.07
17
Sergio Gómez
Sergio Gómez Defender
6.96
31
Jon Martín
Jon Martín Defender
6.14
34
Luken Beitia
Luken Beitia Defender
5.9
8
Beñat Turrientes
Beñat Turrientes Midfielder
7.03
12
Job Ochieng
Job Ochieng Midfielder
5.99
14
Takefusa Kubo
Takefusa Kubo Midfielder
6.43
11
Gonçalo Guedes
Gonçalo Guedes
Attacker74'
6.42
21
Yangel Herrera
Yangel Herrera Midfielder
6.27
18
Carlos Soler
Carlos Soler
Midfielder66'
6.59
24
Luka Sucic
Luka Sucic Midfielder
7.06
10
Mikel Oyarzabal
Mikel Oyarzabal (C) Attacker
6.65
9
Orri Óskarsson
Orri Óskarsson
Attacker57'
6.49

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Eduardo Camavinga
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
90+4'
Event
Brahim Díaz
Goal disallowed
90+1'
Event
Carlos Espí → Bernardo Silva
10th Substitution
86'
Event
Yan Diomande → Vinicius Junior
9th Substitution
84'
Event
Kylian Mbappé 
Left foot shot / 5th Goal
80'
Event
Eduardo Camavinga → Jude Bellingham
7th Substitution
78'
Event
Brahim Díaz → Arda Güler
8th Substitution
78'
74'
Event
Gonçalo Guedes → Takefusa Kubo
6th Substitution
Event
Ibrahima Konaté
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
73'
71'
Event
Luken Beitia
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Vinicius Junior
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
68'
66'
Event
Ander Barrenetxea → Job Ochieng
4th Substitution
66'
Event
Carlos Soler → Yangel Herrera
5th Substitution
Event
Kylian Mbappé 
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
60'
57'
Event
Orri Óskarsson → Mikel Oyarzabal 
2nd Substitution
57'
Event
Igor Zubeldia → Jon Aramburu
3rd Substitution
Event
Marc Cucurella → Álvaro Carreras
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
45+2'
Event
Jon Aramburu
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
44'
Event
Luka Sucic
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Kylian Mbappé 
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
40'
31'
Event
Yangel Herrera
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Álvaro Carreras
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
10'

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Eduardo Camavinga of Real Madrid receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Orri Óskarsson of Real Sociedad.
90
Update Update
Dean Huijsen from Real Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
Gonçalo Guedes from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Eduardo Camavinga of Real Madrid.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR decision confirms no goal after the match finishes 4-1 in favor of Real Madrid against Real Sociedad.
90
Update Update
Carlos Espí is caught offside for Real Madrid.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal overturned by VAR: Brahim Díaz scores for Real Madrid, but the goal is disallowed after a VAR review.
86
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Madrid: Carlos Espí comes on for Bernardo Silva.
84
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Madrid: Yan Diomande comes on for Vinícius Júnior.
83
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Federico Valverde's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Álex Remiro. The assist came from Brahim Díaz.
80
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Real Madrid 4, Real Sociedad 1. Kylian Mbappé scores for Real Madrid with a left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box into the center of the goal, assisted by Vinícius Júnior with a through ball.
79
Corner Corner
Real Madrid win a corner after Igor Zubeldia concedes.
78
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Luka Sucic from Real Sociedad takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high. He was assisted by Luken Beitia, who provided a headed pass after a corner.
78
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Madrid: Eduardo Camavinga comes on for Jude Bellingham.
78
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Madrid: Brahim Díaz comes on for Arda Güler.
77
Attempt Attempt
Gonçalo Guedes' left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Beñat Turrientes.
77
Corner Corner
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Ibrahima Konaté concedes.
75
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Orri Óskarsson's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Gonçalo Guedes provided the assist.
75
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Beñat Turrientes from Real Sociedad has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid. The attempt was assisted by Sergio Gómez.
75
Corner Corner
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Thibaut Courtois concedes.
75
Corner Corner
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Ibrahima Konaté concedes.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Gonçalo Guedes comes on for Takefusa Kubo.
74
Update Update
Ander Barrenetxea from Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
74
Update Update
Foul by Denzel Dumfries of Real Madrid.
73
Update Update
Ander Barrenetxea from Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
73
Update Update
Foul by Ibrahima Konaté of Real Madrid.
73
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Ibrahima Konaté of Real Madrid receives a yellow card for a foul.
72
Attempt Attempt
Federico Valverde's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Arda Güler provided the assist.
72
Corner Corner
Real Madrid win a corner after Igor Zubeldia concedes.
71
Update Update
Foul committed by Luken Beitia of Real Sociedad.
71
Update Update
Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
71
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Luken Beitia of Real Sociedad receives a yellow card for a foul.
70
Attempt Attempt
Sergio Gómez from Real Sociedad misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, sending it too high. Luka Sucic provided the assist.
68
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Real Madrid leads 3-1 against Real Sociedad. Vinícius Júnior scores with a right-footed shot from close range to the center of the goal, assisted by Jude Bellingham.
67
Attempt Attempt
Jude Bellingham's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Ibrahima Konaté provided the assist.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Carlos Soler comes on for Yangel Herrera.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Ander Barrenetxea comes on for Job Ochieng.
60
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Real Madrid leads 2-1 against Real Sociedad. Kylian Mbappé scores for Real Madrid with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Jude Bellingham's through ball.
58
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Orri Óskarsson comes on for Mikel Oyarzabal.
57
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Igor Zubeldia comes on for Jon Aramburu.
56
Update Update
Luka Sucic from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
56
Update Update
Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
54
Update Update
Takefusa Kubo from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
54
Update Update
Bernardo Silva from Real Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
52
Corner Corner
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Denzel Dumfries concedes.
51
Attempt Attempt
Kylian Mbappé's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Federico Valverde provided the assist.
49
Corner Corner
Real Madrid win a corner after Job Ochieng concedes.
49
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Arda Güler from Real Madrid has his left-footed shot from outside the box saved in the center of the goal by Álex Remiro of Real Sociedad. Bernardo Silva provided the assist.
48
Update Update
Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
48
Update Update
Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid wins a free kick on the left wing.
47
Attempt Attempt
Vinícius Júnior's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Arda Güler.
47
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Arda Güler's left-footed shot from the left side of the box for Real Madrid is blocked.
47
Corner Corner
Real Madrid wins a corner after Luken Beitia concedes.
47
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Dean Huijsen of Real Madrid heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes just a bit too high. The cross was assisted by Arda Güler following a corner.
47
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Kylian Mbappé's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Álex Remiro in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Arda Güler with a through ball.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with the match tied at 1-1 between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Madrid: Marc Cucurella comes on for Álvaro Carreras.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jon Aramburu of Real Sociedad receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
45
Update Update
Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid wins a free kick on the left wing.
45
Update Update
Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
45
Attempt Attempt
Denzel Dumfries from Real Madrid has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. Jude Bellingham provided the assist.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 2 minutes of added time.
44
Attempt Attempt
Job Ochieng's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Sergio Gómez provided the assist.
44
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-1 as Luka Sucic scores for Real Sociedad with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner.
44
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Kylian Mbappé's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Álex Remiro. The attempt was assisted by Arda Güler.
43
Corner Corner
Real Sociedad is awarded a corner after Dean Huijsen concedes it.
42
Corner Corner
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Ibrahima Konaté concedes.
40
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Real Madrid leads 1-0 against Real Sociedad. Kylian Mbappé scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the top left corner, assisted by Federico Valverde.
38
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Dean Huijsen from Real Madrid takes a right-footed shot from over 35 yards but misses to the left. Kylian Mbappé provided the assist.
38
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Kylian Mbappé's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Álex Remiro. The attempt was assisted by Jude Bellingham.
37
Update Update
Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid commits a foul.
37
Update Update
Mikel Oyarzabal from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
35
Attempt Attempt
Sergio Gómez from Real Sociedad attempts a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it goes close and misses to the right. Mikel Oyarzabal provided the assist.
31
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yangel Herrera from Real Sociedad receives a yellow card for a foul.
31
Update Update
Yangel Herrera from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
31
Update Update
Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
30
Update Update
Takefusa Kubo from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
30
Update Update
Foul by Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid.
28
Update Update
Jon Martín from Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
28
Update Update
Foul committed by Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid.
25
Update Update
Luka Sucic of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
25
Update Update
Foul committed by Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid.
21
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Vinícius Júnior's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Álex Remiro. The assist came from Kylian Mbappé.
11
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Mikel Oyarzabal's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Thibaut Courtois in the center of the goal. Takefusa Kubo provided the assist.
11
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Real Sociedad after a concession by Thibaut Courtois.
10
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Álvaro Carreras of Real Madrid receives a yellow card for a foul.
10
Update Update
Foul committed by Álvaro Carreras of Real Madrid.
10
Update Update
Takefusa Kubo from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
7
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad has a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high.
7
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid has a left-footed shot from a tough angle on the left, but it's saved in the bottom right corner by Álex Remiro of Real Sociedad. Vinícius Júnior provided the assist.
6
Update Update
Vinícius Júnior commits a foul for Real Madrid.
6
Update Update
Yangel Herrera from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
4
Update Update
Yangel Herrera from Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
4
Update Update
Jude Bellingham commits a foul for Real Madrid.
3
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) shoots with his left foot from outside the box, but it's too high. He was assisted by Kylian Mbappé.
1
Update Update
Yangel Herrera of Real Sociedad commits a foul.
1
Update Update
Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
1
Update Update
First half begins.

CONCLUSION

Real Madrid completed a convincing 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad after an even opening period. The home side leveraged superior chance creation to dominate proceedings following the break. Possession remained balanced yet the expected goals gap highlighted clear quality differences. No disciplinary incidents altered the flow allowing both teams to contest fully. The final margin reflected the underlying performance metrics accurately. Real Madrid extended their strong form with this result while the visitors struggled to convert limited opportunities. Overall the contest showcased effective second half adjustments by the winners leading to a deserved outcome that matched pre game assessments closely.