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In a thrilling La Liga match, Real Madrid showcased their resilience by staging a comeback to defeat Real Sociedad 2-1, maintaining their position at the top of the league standings. This exciting clash unfolded during the fifth round of the Spanish championship.
Real Sociedad started the game with a bang, taking an early lead when Ander Barrenetxea found the net in the 5th minute, capitalizing on a rebounded shot. However, Real Madrid quickly regrouped and launched a determined offensive.
Federico Valverde was instrumental in Real Madrid’s resurgence, equalizing the score with a powerful strike just after halftime in the 46th minute. This goal marked the turning point in the match, as Real Madrid gained control and intensified their offensive efforts.
The decisive moment came in the 60th minute when Joselu, who had earlier hit the crossbar, headed the ball into Real Sociedad’s net from a well-placed cross by Fran GarcÃa. This goal secured the victory for Real Madrid.
Despite falling behind, Real Sociedad couldn’t find a way past Real Madrid’s staunch defense, and the match ended with the scoreline reading 2-1 in favor of the home team.
Real Madrid’s manager, Carlo Ancelotti, expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance but also noted the need to avoid conceding early goals, a recurring issue in several recent matches.
This victory allowed Real Madrid to reclaim their leadership position in La Liga, a spot temporarily held by Barcelona following their 5-0 victory over Betis on Saturday. Real Madrid’s next challenge will be facing Union Berlin in the Champions League.
In other La Liga matches, Sevilla secured their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Las Palmas, featuring the return of Sergio Ramos to the Sevilla squad. The winning goal came courtesy of Dodi Lukebakio in the 71st minute.
Getafe also tasted victory with a 3-2 win over Osasuna, with Mason Greenwood impressing in his early minutes for Getafe. Meanwhile, Villarreal emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over AlmerÃa in another exciting matchup.
