Match report

Real Madrid Defeats Real Sociedad 2-0 in La Liga

Real Madrid
Real Madrid
2–0
FT
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
May 24, 2025

In an intense match at the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid held off a resilient challenge from Real Sociedad to secure a vital 2-0 victory in La Liga. Key moments included Kylian Mbappé's missed penalty and subsequent goal, as well as decisive substitutions that maintained pressure on their rivals.

Key Facts

  • • Real Madrid won the match 2-0 against Real Sociedad.
  • • Kylian Mbappé scored both goals for Real Madrid.
  • • The first goal was a penalty converted at minute 38 after initial miss and confirmation by VAR.
  • • Vinicius Junior provided an assist to Kylian Mbappé in the second half.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, with Real Sociedad making four changes compared to three for Real Madrid.

Lineups

Real Madrid

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 A. Lunin (G)
  • 17 Lucas Vázquez (D)
  • 14 A. Tchouaméni (D)
  • 35 Raúl Asencio (D)
  • 20 Fran García (D)
  • 10 L. Modrić (M)
  • 8 F. Valverde (M)
  • 19 Dani Ceballos (M)
  • 15 A. Güler (F)
  • 9 K. Mbappé (F)
  • 21 Brahim Díaz (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Vinícius Júnior
  • 18 Jesús Vallejo
  • 30 Gonzalo García
  • 36 Chema Andrés
  • 26 Fran González
  • 29 Y. Lekhedim
  • 31 Jacobo Ramón
  • 1 T. Courtois

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Unai Marrero (G)
  • 19 J. Aramburu (D)
  • 31 Jon Martín (D)
  • 20 Jon Pacheco (D)
  • 3 Aihen Muñoz (D)
  • 14 T. Kubo (M)
  • 28 Pablo Marín (M)
  • 22 Beñat Turrientes (M)
  • 17 Sergio Gómez (M)
  • 24 L. Sučić (F)
  • 40 Arkaitz Mariezkurrena (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 Jon Olasagasti
  • 4 Martín Zubimendi
  • 10 Mikel Oyarzabal
  • 7 Barrenetxea
  • 23 Brais Méndez
  • 18 H. Traoré
  • 12 Javi López
  • 8 A. Zakharyan
  • 1 Álex Remiro
  • 6 Aritz Elustondo
  • 5 Zubeldia
  • 2 Odriozola

Timeline

  1. Real Madrid
    38' Real Madrid Goal · Missed Penalty
    K. Mbappe
  2. Real Madrid
    38' Real Madrid Var · Penalty confirmed
    A. Guler
  3. Real Madrid
    38' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mbappe
  4. Real Sociedad
    46' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Marin · On: J. A. Olasagasti
  5. Real Madrid
    55' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Diaz · On: Vinicius Junior
  6. Real Madrid
    56' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Aurélien Tchouaméni · On: Jesús Vallejo
  7. Real Sociedad
    71' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Beñat Turrientes · On: Martín Zubimendi
  8. Real Sociedad
    71' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Mariezkurrena · On: M. Oyarzabal
  9. Real Sociedad
    71' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Sergio Gómez · On: A. Barrenetxea
  10. Real Madrid
    77' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lucas · On: G. Garcia
  11. Real Madrid
    83' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mbappe · Assist: Vinicius Junior
  12. Real Sociedad
    84' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Sucic · On: B. Mendez
  13. Real Madrid
    87' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Modrić · On: C. Andres

Match Stats

Stat Real Madrid Real Sociedad
Fouls 5 7
Pass Accuracy 92% 89%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 9
Corners 11 4
Total Passes 715 435
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 8 1
xG 2.58 0.77
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 661 388
Shots Inside Box 10 7
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The penalty confirmed and scored by Kylian Mbappé at minute 38 shifted the momentum in favor of Real Madrid.
  • ▸ Vinicius Junior's assist to Mbappé in the second half, leading to the second goal, solidified Real Madrid's lead and control over the game.