Real Madrid took a significant step towards securing the La Liga title with a hard-fought victory against Real Sociedad, as Arda Guler made a memorable impact on his first league start.
The 19-year-old Turkish midfielder, highly regarded by the club, opened the scoring midway through the first half with a composed finish, marking Madrid’s first attempt on goal.
Despite a strong start from Real Sociedad, Carlo Ancelotti’s side managed to weather the storm, with the hosts unable to convert their dominance into goals.
Real Madrid’s victory was not without controversy, as Takefusa Kubo’s immediate response was disallowed for offside.
The second half proved more scrappy, but Real Madrid held firm to secure the crucial three points, extending their lead at the top of the table to 14 points.