Real Madrid Dominates at the Bernabéu | Real Madrid 5-1 Real Sociedad
Real Madrid reclaimed their spot at the summit of La Liga with a commanding 5-1 victory over Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabéu tonight. In a match that showcased the depth and flair of Álvaro Arbeloa’s squad, Los Blancos left no doubt about their title intentions.
Match Summary
The night belonged to the youth and the established stars alike. With Kylian Mbappé starting on the bench as a precaution, the spotlight fell on young Gonzalo García, who justified his start by finding the back of the net just five minutes into the game.
Vinícius Júnior was the undisputed protagonist of the evening, scoring twice—including a clinical second-half penalty—to dismantle the Sociedad defense. Despite a brief moment of hope for the visitors, Madrid’s relentless pressure and fluid passing sequences proved too much to handle.
Key Highlights
The Breakthrough: Gonzalo García opened the scoring early, connecting with a pinpoint cross from the returning Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Vini on Fire: Vinícius Júnior terrorized the flanks all night, securing his brace and maintaining his red-hot form.
Midfield Mastery: Federico Valverde, wearing the captain’s armband, controlled the tempo alongside Camavinga before Arbeloa rotated the squad to keep legs fresh for the Champions League.
Solid Ground: Thibaut Courtois produced a world-class save in the 65th minute to prevent a Sociedad comeback, keeping the momentum firmly with the hosts.
The Standings
With these three points, Real Madrid moves to the top of the La Liga table, putting the pressure squarely on Barcelona, who don’t play until Monday.
