Real Madrid has already had its first problems this season. Carlo Ancelotti's team has already dropped points in matches against Mallorca and Las Palmas. They had a chance to win on Saturday at 9:00 p.m. That day they faced away against Real Sociedadwho has won only one match so far.
What a meeting in San Sebastian. Real Madrid on top
From the very beginning, the match was at a very high level and was even. Both sides attacked regularly and had many chances to score. First, in the 25th minute, Luka Sucić had a great shot, but the ball bounced off the crossbar. Shortly afterwards, things got heated in front of the home team's goal. Antonio Rudiger jumped to head the ball. However, Alex Remiro showed great reflexes and saved the ball.
The excitement didn't end there. In the 36th minute, Sheraldo Becker took a very powerful shot and hit the crossbar. Ultimately, nothing more happened in the first half and we didn't witness any goals.
Right after the start of the second half, Luka Susić had another great opportunity, but for the third time in this match, the ball was shot player Real Sociedad's shot hit the goal frame and team from Madrid could talk about great luck. In the 58th minute we finally got the first goal in this match. The referee saw a handball by the Real Sociedad player and awarded a penalty. The penalty was taken by Vinicius Junior and beat the goalkeeper.
Real Sociedad tried to equalise but were soon dealt another blow. In the penalty area, a defender from the home side fouled Vinicius Junior and the referee pointed to the penalty spot. This time, Kylian Mbappe stepped up to score his fourth goal for Real Madrid.
Ultimately, nothing more happened in this match and Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 2-0. After five rounds, Carlo Ancelotti's team has 11 points, one less than FC Barcelona, which will play its match on Sunday. Real Sociedad, on the other hand, is 16th with four points.
Real Sociedad 0-2 Real Madrid
Shooters: Vinicius Junior (58'), Kylian Mbappe (75')