Real Sociedad 0-1 Real Madrid: Arda Guler scores as Real Madrid edge closer to title

Known as the ‘Turkish Messi’, Arda Guler joined Real Madrid from Fenerbahce last July.

Arda Guler scored on his first La Liga start as Real Madrid clinched the title with victory over Real Sociedad.

The 19-year-old Turkish midfielder converted Madrid’s first attempt on goal midway through the first half with a cross.

Carlo Ancelotti had ushered in changes following last weekend’s El Clasico win, and it was Real Sociedad who started strongly.

But they could not convert the dominance into goals as the hosts were frustrated.

Tekfusa Kobo thought he had canceled out Guler’s opener in an instant but his strike was ruled out for offside.

The second half was worse but Real Madrid did what they had to do to move 14 points clear at the top, ahead of second-placed Barcelona, who host Valencia on Monday.

With five games remaining, Real Madrid need four more points to consolidate the title.

The line-ups

Real society

formation 4-1-4-1

1Remira
2OdriozolSubstitute forElastondoOn 75′minutes
5blackBooked at 70 minutes.
24NormanBooked at 40 minutes.Substitute forAndre SilvaOn 89′minutes
25Prince
4Zobemendi
14Kobo
22The torrentsSubstitute forZachariahOn 67′minutes
8MerinoBooked on 87 minutes.
7BarrenetxeaSubstitute forBakerOn 75′minutes
10Everable

Alternative

6Elastondo
11Baker
12Zachariah
13Marrero
15Gonzalez
16Olasagasti
19Sadiq
20Pacheco
21Andre Silva
23Mendez
30They will try.
39Aramboro

Real Madrid

formation 4-2-3-1

25Arrizabalaga riovelta
2Carvajal
3Militia
6danceBooked on 88 minutes.
20GarciaBooked on 56 minutes.Substitute forKamavangaOn 76′minutes
18TchouaméniBooked on 83 minutes.
10ModricSubstitute forVazquezOn 84′minutes
24laughsBooked at 15 minutes.Substitute forVinicius JrOn 68′minutes
21DiazSubstitute forRoedigerOn 76′minutes
19CeballosSubstitute forValverdeOn 68′minutes
14Joselo

Alternative

5Bellingham
7Vinicius Jr
8Cruise
12Kamavanga
13Moon
15Valverde
17Vazquez
22Roediger
30Gonzalez Perez

Referee:: JOSE LUIS MONERA MONTERO
Attendance:: 37,109

Live Text

Match finished, Real Sociedad 0, Real Madrid 1.
Second half ends, Real Sociedad 0, Real Madrid 1.
Offside, Real Madrid. Lucas Vazquez is caught offside.
Attempt saved. Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. With the help of Aurélien Tchouaméni.
Arsen Zakharian (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Federico Valverde (Real Madrid).
Offside, Real Madrid. Joselo is caught offside.
Substitute, Real Sociedad. Andre Silva replaces Robin Le Normand.
Corner, Real Sociedad. Dani Carvajal accepted.
Nacho (Real Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Arsen Zakharian (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Nacho (Real Madrid).
Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad).
Nacho (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Javi Galán (Real Sociedad).
Lucas Vázquez (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Eduardo Camavanga (Real Madrid).
Substitute, Real Madrid. Lucas Vazquez replaces Luka Modric.