Vinicius and Mbappe shine to help Los Blancos stay within touching distance of Barca

Vinicius and Mbappe shine to help Los Blancos stay within touching distance of Barca

Faruq Ibrahim 21:53 - 14.09.2024

Kylian Mbappe scored for the second consecutive match as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad.

After a first-half in which Real Madrid struggled, Vinicius and Kylian Mbappe got on the scoresheet in the second 45 to help Los Blancos beat La Reale.

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La Reale have had a difficult start to the season, losing two home games already, with the third now coming against the defending champions, Real Madrid. They had a brilliant first-half, hitting the woodwork thrice, but indiscipline in the second-half cost them.

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The hosts had a peppy start and came close to taking an early lead when ex-Manchester City winger Sergio Gomez's free-kick drew a spectacular save from Thibaut Courtois. 

Madrid slowly played their way into the game, but Imanol Algaucil’s continued to have the upper hand. The Croatia international, Sucic, continued to be a handful. 

His thunderous 20-yard effort rattled the post, and the woodwork again came to Madrid's rescue when Sheraldo Becker's powerful strike crashed off the crossbar. The pattern continued after the break, with Sucic's ghosting run and shot hitting the post once more.

Sociedad's profligacy proved costly, as Arda Güler's blocked effort led to a penalty, which Vinícius Junior calmly converted despite Remiro's best efforts. 

The Brazilian won another spot-kick soon after, and Mbappe sealed the win with a confident finish, sending Remiro the wrong way. Sociedad's spirits sagged, and despite a late flurry, the game was beyond their reach.

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