Fury, since we did not deserve to lose like this. Fury, since after hitting the visitor’s crossbar, they scored. Fury because it was an own goal. Fury because what you can’t control was always against you. La Real ground their fabulous start of the season to a halt. Fury. Rage. It was not an easy game and, even though La Real were in an ideal shape for this game, they found a rival that is relentless. Thus, Mayoral scored the first by the 20th minute. But La Real, with a bit less football than in previous occasions but with a huge will and self-respect, managed to level the score with a fantastic volley from Kevin after Odriozola’s cross. Both full backs running all the way to the opposite goal line. The Zubieta academy feeling proud of itself. But last night it was not meant to be. It was not because, in a practically identical play to the previous goal, Kevin hit the crossbar and, immediately afterwards and despite an uncalled foul on Llorente, it was precisely Kevin who deflected the ball into his own net while trying to clear it. Fury after 45 minutes.
After the break, it was all or nothing and La Real went for the kill. The team kept possession and pushed up towards the opposite goal, but were not accurate enough to tear down the merengues’ wall. From that defensive wall came few isolated lashings, but one of them resulted in Bale’s goal. Eusebio’s men went for broke and, still feeling the effort from their European debut in their legs, they gave it all to no avail. Real Madrid managed to keep their composure.
Despite the painful defeat, La Real’s impeccable winning streak was only halted by a very strong rival. Well, it’s a clean slate now. Time for a much-needed rest ahead of Thursday’s game at Levante UD. Aúpa Real!
Match details:
Real Sociedad: Rulli, Odriozola, Aritz, Llorente R., Rodrigues, Illarra, Zurutuza, X. Prieto (cap)(Juanmi, min.69), Januzaj (Agirretxe, min.77), Canales (Carlos V., min.57) y Willian J.
Real Madrid: Navas, Carvaja, Varane, Sergio Ramos (cap), Theo (Nacho, min.93), Casemiro, Modric, Isco, Asensio (D. Ceballos, mi.85), Bale, B. Mayoral (Lucas V., min.75).
