takefusa kubo scored and Dani Carvajal dispatched as real Madrid Lost 2-0 But real sociedad In Laliga on Tuesday.
saw the first half evenly aurelian tchoumeni And ader militao Get closer before the home team counterattack with chances Alexander Sorloth And David Silva, mikel oyarzabal The appeal for the penalty was turned away before Militão threatened again with a header.
Real Sociedad went ahead in the 47th minute as Kubo took advantage of Militão’s misplaced pass and Madrid’s task was made more difficult when Carvajal was shown a second yellow card before the substitution. ander barentexia Late seal of victory.
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Swift response
1. Half-strength Madrid struggle ahead of crucial fixtures
It was always going to be a tall order for Real Madrid, one of La Liga’s best teams away from home with so many absentees. there was no top scorer Karim Benzemarested, or player of the season Vinicius Jr., Suspended. was not Eduardo Camavinga – a recent revelation on the left – or injured luka modricWhereas david alaba And ferland mendy are still unavailable.
All this, with a late 10pm kickoff in the Basque Country, alongside one of Madrid’s biggest games of the season, the Copa del Rey final osasunaJust four days away (not to mention the Champions League semi-final first leg against Manchester City next Tuesday).
It’s no surprise, then, that Madrid came up short. They competed well for 45 minutes, matching la real For a long spell, Carvajal then received some unfortunate red cards before the game began to slip away from him with a goal from Kubo. It didn’t help that the team was rarely seen in front of Mariano Diaz. It was a night to forget for Madrid and they will look to make things happen as soon as possible.
2. Another mistake for the accident-prone Militão
Eder Militão has had a sensational season overall, establishing himself as one of La Liga’s best, most physically dominant defenders as well as one of its most dangerous aerial threats from set pieces . It’s his head that’s the point, though.
Sometimes a lack of concentration, almost inattention, leads to inexplicable errors. It is a mistake that coach Carlo Ancelotti has publicly identified, admitting that sometimes a lack of focus is Militão’s only weakness. right here Brazil International passed the ball straight to Kubo to give him an easy opportunity to open the scoring. A week ago, it was a series of defensive lapses that contributed to a surprise 4-2 defeat to Madrid girona,
Militão’s gifts – his recovery speed, his quality on the ball, his ever-improving goalscoring record – are so great that it’s a risk worth taking. But if he is to continue his development as one of the best defenders in the world – a path he himself has said he believes he is headed – it is a flaw that needs to be dealt with.
3. A raucous crowd erupts la real towards the top-four finish
What a season for Real Sociedad. They now edge closer to Champions League qualification for the first time in a decade — eight points away Villarreal In the fifth, after another game — playing thrilling football in front of a raucous Anotea crowd, with a team full of homegrown players.
The outstanding player here was 37-year-old David Silva. East Manchester City The star hasn’t always reached the heights he did in his ten years in LaLiga Premier League – how could he – but it was a jaw-droppingly good performance, with more touches and passes completed than any other player on the pitch, and also the assist for Baranetxea’s goal. When he was substituted in the 89th minute, coach Emanol Algucil wrapped him in a well-deserved, fierce hug.
It wasn’t all about Silva. Kubo found his target, mikel marino The midfield was solid, and keeper Alex Ramiro fended off Madrid’s first-half chances. La Real’s progress under Alguécil has been remarkable, becoming top six regulars and winning the 2020 Copa del Rey. The next step is the Champions League.
best and worst performers
Best: David Silva, Real Sociedad.
Rolled back the years with an inspired, utterly dominant midfield performance.
Best: Take Kubo, Real Sociedad.
Jumped at the opportunity to score against his former club.
Best: Alex Ramiro, Real Sociedad.
Made some crucial saves in the first half.
Worst: Eder Militao, Real Madrid.
Gifted Kubo the opening goal of the game.
Worst: Mariano Diaz, Real Madrid.
Looked reluctant and ineffective in attack.
worst: marco asensioreal Madrid.
Didn’t give Madrid enough outlet on the right.
Highlights and Notable Moments
Takefusa Kubo scoring against his former team.
Take the Kubo Score at Your Former Club 🤯 pic.twitter.com/iHvRfubwqt
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Needless to say, Dani did not agree to being sent to Carvaza.
Dani Carvajal on Instagram minutes ago after being sent off for a second yellow card 😅 pic.twitter.com/9QVyzjxvN8
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After the match: what the players/managers said
Real Madrid defender Nacho: “We made defensive mistakes, we’ve seen them in some games, at the top of the league. It’s a tough stadium and one man down, it’s very difficult. … In recent games we’re not showing the level that we need We should participate in a competition like LaLiga. It is a very difficult league and we have not been successful in it.”
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti: “The first half was good. Then we gifted them the first goal and everything was more complicated. The low block worked in the first half. In the second half we started very badly with the gift, and let’s hope it is the last. ” ,
Ancelotti, on team injuries: “It was an intense game, there were a lot of duels, but nothing special. For Saturday’s game we will recover almost all the players, only those who will not be there [Ferland] mandy, but [Fede] valverde, [Karim] Benzema, he could be available for Saturday.”
Ancelotti on Eder Militão’s defensive error: “He has to wake up, hurry up.”
Key Stats (Provided by ESPN Stats & Information Research)
– The last time neither Karim Benzema nor Vinicius Junior appeared in a LaLiga game for Real Madrid was on May 15, 2022 vs Cádiz (1-1).
Real Madrid’s sixth road defeat in La Liga this season. The last time it lost six road league games in the first 33 games was in 2001–02 (finishing the season with 10 road losses).
– Real Sociedad looking to qualify for the Champions League for the third time and first time since 2013–14 (also qualified for 2003–04).
next
Real Sociedad: An extended break as no games until 13 May when Girona arrives in San Sebastian (8 p.m. ET, Live Stream on ESPN+,,
real Madrid: Saturday’s Copa del Rey final performance with Osasuna (4 p.m. ET, Live Stream on ESPN+,And then getting ready to host Manchester City in the Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday.
