Real Madrid Edges Past Real Sociedad 2-1 in La Liga Thriller
San Sebastián – Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad in a La Liga clash on May 26, 2026, solidifying their position in the league title race. A dominant performance from Kylian Mbappé, coupled with a decisive goal from Arda Güler, propelled Los Blancos to victory despite a resilient showing from the home side. The win keeps Real Madrid firmly in contention for the La Liga crown with only a few matchdays remaining.
This victory is crucial for Real Madrid as they navigate a tight title battle with Barcelona and Atlético Madrid. The result places significant pressure on their rivals, demanding consistent performance in their remaining fixtures. A dropped point for Real Sociedad, meanwhile, impacts their pursuit of a European qualification spot.
Player Ratings:
Kylian Mbappé: 9. The French superstar was “unstoppable,” scoring one goal, providing one assist, and completing seven dribbles – the most in any single game this season across the Big Five European leagues.
Arda Güler: 8.5. Güler’s set-pieces were “perfect.” Despite having another goal disallowed, he ultimately scored the game-winning goal.
Aurélien Tchouaméni: 8. Dubbed “The Pillar,” Tchouaméni was aerially dominant and made crucial blocks to deny Real Sociedad scoring opportunities.
Dani Ceballos: 7.5. Ceballos delivered a strong defensive performance in the first half and played a brilliant through-ball to Vinícius Jr. before halftime, though he faded in the second half.
raúl Asencio: 7. Asencio provided strong defensive support in the box, helping to secure the win for Real Madrid.
Vinícius Jr.: 7. Vinícius Jr. worked diligently defensively but struggled to make a significant impact in the final third, appearing “not sharp enough offensively.”
Fran García: 6.5. Deployed as a left-winger, García was unable to effectively contribute to Real Madrid’s transition offense after being substituted on.
Fede Valverde: 6.5. Valverde was partially at fault in the build-up to Real Sociedad’s penalty and appeared “a bit off” following his return from international duty with south America.
Brahim Díaz: 6.5. Díaz had a quiet first half and was substituted at halftime, seemingly more effective as a substitute.
Trent Alexander-Arnold / david Alaba: N/A.