Real Madrid maintained their perfect start to the LaLiga season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad, despite playing over an hour with only 10 men. The match began at a blistering pace, with Kylian Mbappe setting up Arda Guler for an early goal that was disallowed by VAR for a marginal offside. Mbappe quickly made amends, however, capitalizing on a defensive error to race through and score a tidy finish in the 12th minute, giving the visitors a crucial early lead.
The game’s momentum shifted dramatically just after the half-hour mark when Madrid defender Dean Huijsen was shown a straight red card for hauling down Mikel Oyarzabal as the last man. Manager Xabi Alonso vehemently disputed the decision, arguing that the Sociedad striker was far from the box and not in a clear scoring position. Despite being a man down, Madrid displayed immense resilience and doubled their lead just before halftime. Mbappe was again the architect, embarking on a brilliant run before setting up Guler for a close-range finish.
Facing a numerical disadvantage, Madrid weathered a second-half storm from the hosts. Real Sociedad found a route back into the game in the 56th minute when Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty after a handball by Dani Carvajal. The home side applied sustained pressure in search of an equalizer, but Madrid’s disciplined defense and collective effort held firm to secure all three points.
Speaking after the match, Manager Xabi Alonso expressed pride in his team’s character. “I’m proud that my players kept fighting and came out with a win,” he stated, while maintaining his belief that the red card decision was incorrect. The victory, built on a foundation of strong team spirit and a stellar performance from Mbappe, ensures Madrid’s winning streak continues as they top the LaLiga table.
