Real Sociedad escaped the Santiago Bernabeu with a precious point to remain three points behind Real Madrid in La Liga.
A really open first half at the Santiago Bernabeu saw both sides able to find space in attacking areas and create big opportunities.
It was almost the dream start for Real Sociedad who had a big chance to take the lead after just four minutes. Aihen Munoz fired in a brilliant cross from the left but Alexander Sorloth was unable to take full advantage.
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Vinicius Junior had Real Madrid’s first big chance after 14 minutes with the Brazilian knocking it through the legs of Igor Zubeldia before firing an effort which went just inches wide of the far post.
Real Madrid began to take control of the match towards the end of the first half, putting the visitors under increased pressure. They had their best chance of the first period on the stroke of half time, Karim Benzema latched onto an poor back-pass before playing in Vinicius Junior who saw his effort saved well by Alex Remiro.
Real Madrid came out for the second half with much more energy and attacking purpose, putting Real Sociedad under immediate pressure and going close to opening the scoring on a couple of occasions. Vinicius Junior saw a fierce effort from close range saved brilliantly by Alex Remiro. Madrid continued to suffocate Sociedad with pressure, playing almost exclusively in the final third of the pitch and moving the ball around with incredible speed.
Sociedad did well to weather the Madrid storm and grew back into the game around the 65 minute mark. Takefusa Kubo had two chances in the space of five minutes but saw both saved comfortably by Thibaut Courtois.
Real Madrid pushed forward in numbers for the last ten minutes, putting Sociedad under extreme pressure.
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