Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe both converted penalties to help Real Madrid secure a 2-0 victory against Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday. The win brings the Spanish champions within a point of league leaders Barcelona, who face Girona on Sunday.
Real Sociedad struck the woodwork three times during an action-packed encounter at the Reale Arena, but Madrids second-half penalties proved decisive.
It was a tough game, probably we didnt deserve to win because Real Sociedad played very well but we bore it out, we suffered, we were committed in the tough moments of the game and I value that a lot, admitted Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Ancelotti had to contend with the absence of key midfielders Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni through injury, while Rodrygo Goes started on the bench, replaced by Brahim Diaz.
All eyes were on Kylian Mbappe after his two-goal performance in his last La Liga outing. The French striker threatened early on, forcing Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro into a fine save and making a dangerous run that was halted by last-ditch defending.
