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Real Madrid hosts Real Sociedad this Sunday for the fifth round of LaLiga EA Sports 2023-24. Carlo Ancelotti’s title contenders lead the standings after four straight wins, while the Basque side arrive with a smile after a 5-3 victory over Granada. The Bernabéu atmosphere promises a competitive encounter between two gifted teams in a Spanish capital clash.
All the details of Real Madrid versus Real Sociedad are covered here, including live updates, goals, and key moments from start to finish, with expert analysis and notable controversies noted as they arise (Goal).
In this update, minute-by-minute coverage from the Spanish capital highlights the action, from lineups and goals to decisive saves and game-changing plays. This report tracks every notable moment and takeaway from the match, offering a clear view of how the game developed and which players stood out in the capital city showdown.
Minute by minute: Real Madrid versus Real Sociedad in La Liga EA Sports 2023-2024
The summary for Real Madrid versus Real Sociedad in La Liga EA Sports 2023-2024 includes video highlights, lineups, goals, and statistics (Goal).
END OF THE FIRST HALF
Real Sociedad takes a lead as Ander Barrenetxea finds the back of the net just before the break, complicating Real Madrid’s plans to equalize. The Basque side executes with confidence, pressing high and keeping the ball moving with purpose. A long-range attempt from Joselu nearly changes the complexion of the game, while Take Kubo proves to be a constant threat on the attack, creating chances from the left and right in equal measure.
The halftime whistle confirms a deserved advantage for the visitors. Real Sociedad, under the guidance of Imanol Alguacil, dominates possession with purposeful ball movement and a measured approach. Their approach emphasizes patient buildup and rapid transitions when opportunities arise, often generated by Kubo’s movement and ability to destabilize the Madrid defense.
EQUAL MADRID
46′: GOAL! FEDE VALVERDE levels the score for Real Madrid, 1-1. The white team builds through the right flank, then shifts play to the left where Fran García delivers a perfect cross to Valverde, who finishes with authority into the far corner.
THE DETERMINATION OF BARRENETXEA
REAL’S SECOND GOAL VIOLATED
10′: GOAL DISALLOWED FOR TAKE KUBO. The Japanese forward appears to have found the net, but Soto Grado rules it out after a touch from Oyarzabal disrupts the goalkeeper’s line, keeping the score unchanged and denying Madrid a dream start (Goal).
THE EARLY ADVANTAGE FOR REAL SOCIEDAD
5′: GOOOOOOOOOOL! Real Madrid 0-1 Real Sociedad. Barrenetxea opens the scoring. Take Kubo performs from the right, delivering a cross that Barrenetxea converts from close range after a deflection off Kepa, giving the visitors the lead in front of the Bernabéu crowd (Goal).
Real Madrid line-up
Real Sociedad line-up