Real Madrid’s La Liga title hopes fade with defeat against Real Sociedad
Goals: Real Sociedad – Real Madrid – Played on 05/02/ 2023
Real Madrid Suffers Another Defeat Against Real Sociedad in La Liga
Real Madrid suffered a 2-0 defeat against Real Sociedad in the 33rd round of La Liga at Anoeta Stadium. Takefusa Kubo and Ander Barentcia scored the goals in the 47th and 85th minutes, respectively. Real Sociedad raised their tally to 61 points, while Real Madrid’s balance froze at 68 points, 14 points behind leaders Barcelona.
Match Details
In the first half, Real Madrid applied pressure, and Tchuamini fired a missile ball from outside the penalty area, but Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro saved it brilliantly. Sorloth’s shot from inside the area hit Rudiger and went into a corner. Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois blocked a shot from Sociedad captain David Silva from inside the area.
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In the second half, Kubo scored the lead for Real Sociedad in the 47th minute, after a fatal pass by defender Militao. Toni Kroos hit a powerful ball from outside the area, which Remiro saved. Carvajal was sent off with a second yellow card in the 61st minute. Ander Barentcia hit a free kick on the edge of the Real Madrid penalty area, which Courtois saved in the 80th minute. Barentcia added Real Sociedad’s second goal in the 85th minute.
Barcelona’s Chance to Win the La Liga Title
Barcelona is only one step away from winning the La Liga title if it wins the next derby match against Espanyol. Real Madrid’s staggering in the league continued with this defeat against Real Sociedad. The loss has made it difficult for them to win the title this season