"Real Madrid survived a late Real Sociedad onslaught to secure a 2-1 victory at Anoeta, with Kylian Mbappe once again proving to be the difference. The French superstar opened the scoring with a clinical finish before teeing up Arda Guler for Madrid's second, while Mikel Oyarzabal's penalty gave the hosts hope in a thrilling second half. The game exploded into life within two minutes, when Mbappe burst through to set up Guler, only for VAR to rule the Frenchman marginally offside."
"The match turned in the 32nd minute when Dean Huijsen was shown a straight red card for hauling down Oyarzabal as last man. Despite the setback, Madrid doubled their lead before the break. Mbappe danced past his marker to square for Guler, who slotted home his first goal of the night. Sociedad roared back after the restart and thought they had equalised when Marin's deflected strike cannoned off both posts before being cleared."
"Mbappe, who was later forced off with a quad issue, was the standout figure once again. He produced a goal, an assist, and relentless attacking threat, registering 0.7 xG on his own and winning six of nine duels in a tireless display. Sociedad will rue their missed chances, particularly in a frantic final 10 minutes when Courtois' goalmouth lived a charmed life."
Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory at Anoeta thanks to Kylian Mbappe's opening goal and his assist for Arda Guler. Dean Huijsen received a straight red card for denying Mikel Oyarzabal as last man, yet Madrid still doubled their lead before halftime. Sociedad mounted a vigorous second-half fightback, hitting the woodwork and converting a penalty through Oyarzabal. Thibaut Courtois made several crucial saves to preserve the advantage. Mbappe registered a goal, an assist, 0.7 xG and won six of nine duels before being substituted with a quad issue. Sociedad created numerous chances but could not find a second equaliser.
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