In a fascinating encounter, Real Madrid secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Real Sociedad in San Sebastian, extending their lead at the pinnacle of LaLiga to a commanding 14 points, as reported by Flashscore.
The early exchanges saw Sociedad pressing relentlessly, with Takefusa Kubo's audacious attempt nearly catching Kepa Arrizabalaga off guard. The hosts' appeals for a penalty after Mikel Oyarzabal's tumble in the box were waved away, setting the stage for Madrid's breakthrough against the run of play.
Nacho Fernández's precise cross found Arda Güler, who clinically dispatched the ball past Álex Remiro, deflating Sociedad's hopes. VAR intervention later disallowed Kubo's apparent equalizer due to a foul in the buildup, compounding the hosts' frustrations.
Sociedad emerged rejuvenated after halftime, launching waves of attacks in search of an equalizer. Beñat Turrientes came close with a fierce strike, only to be denied by Arrizabalaga's sharp reflexes. Despite Sociedad's relentless pressure, Madrid's defense held firm, with fortune favoring them as Oyarzabal's offside position nullified a potential leveling goal.
As the clock ticked down, Sociedad threw everything forward in a desperate bid to salvage a point. Oyarzabal, Kubo, and Sheraldo Becker all came agonizingly close, but Madrid's resolve remained unbroken. Despite Sociedad's spirited display, a solitary goal proved decisive, cementing Madrid's status as title contenders with a remarkable 27-match unbeaten streak in the league.
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