Real Madrid still has a clean slate in domestic LaLiga. The Royals beat Real Sociedad San Sebastian 2-1 (0-1) at the Bernabeu Stadium on Sunday. Carlo Ancelotti’s side celebrated their fifth consecutive win. With this success, Real moved ahead of arch-rivals FC Barcelona in the table.
The Basques, rivals of RB Salzburg in the Champions League and visiting Austrian champions on October 3, took the lead through Ander Barentxea (5th). Driven repeatedly offensively by the strong Japanese Takefusa Kubo, Real Sociedad failed to extend their lead.
Shortly after the restart, Real equalized through Federico Valverde (46th). Joselu, who hit the crossbar in the 16th minute, scored the winning goal in the 60th minute. ÖFB Legionnaire David Alaba played for the hosts and received a yellow card in stoppage time. Real Madrid will face Union Berlin in the Champions League on Wednesday. Real Sociedad will face Inter Milan.
