Real Sociedad imposed a 1-1 draw at Real Madrid, and prevented them from achieving a new victory that would be close to the Spanish league leaders Atlético Madrid before the two teams meet in the Madrid derby next week.
At the end of the 25th stage of the League, Real Madrid entered its match against Sociedad with force, imposing its absolute control, but without its chances of achieving goals.
With the start of the second half, things turned and Real Sociedad controlled the match, and he succeeded in scoring the goal through Christian Portogues in the 55th minute.
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And the royal club coach Zinedine Zidane resorted to changes early and replaced his entire attack line, giving the opportunity to return from injury Rodrigo and his fellow Brazilian Vinicius Junior and the young Duro, instead of Asensio, Isco and Mariano Diaz.
Real regained control, but did not succeed in achieving the equalizer only in the 89th minute through Vinicius.
Real Madrid raised its score to 53 points in third place, behind Barcelona on goal difference, and 5 points behind leaders Atlético de Madrid.
This tie ended a series of 4 consecutive league victories for Real Madrid, who demanded a victory over rivals Atlético de Madrid next Sunday, to stay in the race to retain the title of the competition.