Sun Sep 15 04:56:57 UTC 2024: ## Real Madrid Edge Past Real Sociedad in Thrilling LaLiga Match

**San Sebastián, Spain:** Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena on Saturday, thanks to second-half penalties from Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé. The match was a fast-paced, entertaining encounter with both sides creating numerous chances.

Real Sociedad dominated the first half, hitting the woodwork three times, including a thunderous shot from Luka Sucic that rattled the crossbar in the 25th minute. Real Madrid relied on Mbappé for attacking threat, with Real Sociedad goalkeeper Álex Remiro denying Antonio Rüdiger with a fine save.

The game shifted in the second half. After Sucic hit the post once again shortly after the break, Real Sociedad were undone when midfielder Sergio Gómez blocked a shot with his hand. Vinícius Júnior confidently converted the resulting penalty in the 58th minute to give Real Madrid the lead.

Mbappé then sealed the victory in the 75th minute, sending Remiro the wrong way from the penalty spot after a foul on Vinícius.

Real Madrid remain in second place in the LaLiga table with 11 points, one behind Barcelona who face Girona on Sunday. Carlo Ancelotti’s side will now turn their attention to their Champions League defense, starting with a match against Stuttgart on Tuesday.

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