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April 27, 2024

Real Sociedad 0-1 Real Madrid: Arda Güler’s Goal Brings Ancelotti’s Team Closer to La Liga Title – La Liga

Real Madrid edged closer to the La Liga title with a 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad, thanks to a goal from young talent Arda Güler. Despite resting many key players ahead of their UEFA Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich, Carlo Ancelotti’s side delivered a solid performance.

Sociedad held the majority of possession but struggled to create clear chances. When Real Madrid did get an opportunity in the first half, Güler capitalized, scoring on his full debut with a well-placed finish from Dani Carvajal’s cross.

Sociedad thought they had equalized moments later when Take Kubo found the net. Still, the goal was disallowed for a foul on Aurelien Tchouameni. Real Madrid faced little pressure in the second half, and the win kept them 14 points ahead of second-place Barcelona. They are on the verge of clinching the championship with just two more matches, while Sociedad remains in sixth place.

Talking Point – Ancelotti Leverages Merseyside Experience

Carlo Ancelotti’s 18-month stint at Everton stands out in his coaching career. After being appointed in December 2019, his team finished in the bottom half during his first season, and in his only entire season, they managed a 10th-place finish—far from the title challenges he’s typically led.

In tonight’s match, Ancelotti fielded a second-string Real Madrid side that entered as the betting underdog for one of the first times since his return to the club. They faced a Sociedad team that dominated possession, reminiscent of the challenges he encountered while managing at Goodison Park.

Ancelotti’s first-choice XI demonstrated resilience against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, and his lesser-known players showed similar defensive prowess against Sociedad. You could sense Ancelotti relished the opportunity to manage a team against the odds. With experienced players like Dani Carvajal and Luka Modric guiding the way, his side executed their game plan effectively, stifling Sociedad’s attacks and threatening to score more on the counter.

Player of the Match

Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid) – While Real Madrid boasts a wealth of talent, an orthodox right-back like Carvajal often flies under the radar. However, attentive fans have noted that, after Jude Bellingham, he may be the team’s most consistent performer this season. He delivered another solid performance tonight, including a brilliant first-time assist.

Player Ratings

Real Sociedad: Remiro 6; Odriozola 7, Zubeldia 6, Le Normand 6, Javi Galan 6; Zubimendi 6, Merino 6, Barrenetxea 6, Kubo 7; Turrientes 6, Oyarzabal 6.

Subs: Zakharyan 6, Elustondo 6, Becker 6, Andre Silva.

Real Madrid: Kepa 7; Carvajal 8*, Eder Militao 6, Nacho 6, Fran Garcia 6; Tchouameni 7, Ceballos 6; Modric 6, Brahim Diaz 6; Güler 7, Joselu 7.

Match Highlights

28′ JUST OVER THE BAR! Turrientes unleashes a spectacular shot after Oyarzabal nutmegs Militao and set him up. It looked poised to hit the underside of the bar but sailed ju29′ over.

29′ GOAL! REAL SOCIEDAD 0-1 REAL MADRID (GULER)! Carvajal delivers a brilliant first-time low cross from the right, and Güler slots it home at the back post, slipping the goalkeeper’s legs.

32′ GOAL! REAL SOCIEDAD (TAKE) 1-1 REAL MADRID! DISALLOWED… Tchouameni is dispossessed near his box, and Take skillfully slides the ball home after evading Militao. The referee reviews the play, and the goal is ruled out due to a foul by Barrenetxea on Tchouameni.

39′ TCHOUAMENI SHOOTS FROM DISTANCE!‘Remiro makes a full-stretch save to deny him, diving to his right.

46′ TURRIENTES SHOOTS FIRST ‘IME FROM THE EDGE OF THE AREA! Kepa reacts quickly, saving at the near post.

73′ BALL IN THE NET! Oyarzabal controls a through-ball and fires a shot past Kepa, but he is flagged offside by a yard.

90+5′ GREAT CHANCE FOR CAMAVINGA! He shoot90+5’Remiro’s left, but the keeper parries it aRemiro’s

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