Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid 2021-22 LaLiga
Karim Benzema injury clouds Real Madrid win over Real Sociedad ahead of crucial Champions League clash
Karim Benzema was forced off with a hamstring problem as Real Madrid won 2-0 at Real Sociedad on Saturday.
Match Commentary
- 0': First Half begins.
- 17': Substitution, Real Madrid. Luka Jovic replaces Karim Benzema because of an injury.
- 26': Igor Zubeldia (Real Sociedad) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Real Sociedad 0, Real Madrid 0.
- 47': Goal! Real Sociedad 0, Real Madrid 1. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Luka Jovic.
- 57': Goal! Real Sociedad 0, Real Madrid 2. Luka Jovic (Real Madrid) header from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Casemiro following a corner.
- 60': Adnan Januzaj (Real Sociedad) is shown the yellow card.
- 61': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Beñat Turrientes replaces Ander Guevara.
- 61': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Ander Barrenetxea replaces Alexander Sørloth.
- 65': Substitution, Real Madrid. Eduardo Camavinga replaces Casemiro.
- 68': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Portu replaces Adnan Januzaj.
- 68': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Joseba Zaldua replaces Andoni Gorosabel.
- 81': Substitution, Real Madrid. Marco Asensio replaces Rodrygo.
- 81': Substitution, Real Madrid. Federico Valverde replaces Toni Kroos.
- 86': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Aihen Muñoz replaces Diego Rico.
- 90'+3': Second Half ends, Real Sociedad 0, Real Madrid 2.
Game Information
Competition: Spanish LALIGA
Venue: Estadio Municipal de Anoeta
Location: Anoeta Stadium, Spain
Attendance: 35,765
Venue: Estadio Municipal de Anoeta
Location: Anoeta Stadium, Spain
Attendance: 35,765
Spanish LALIGA Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +16 | Real Madrid | 11 | 30 | 1 |
| +15 | Barcelona | 11 | 25 | 2 |
| +12 | Villarreal | 11 | 23 | 2 |
| +11 | Atlético Madrid | 11 | 22 | 1 |
Statistics
RMA |
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|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 12 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 0 | Saves | 6 |
| 48.8 | Possession | 51.2 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 8 | ON GOAL | 0 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 409 | Accurate Passes | 428 |
| 478 | Passes | 484 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 8 | Crosses | 27 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 64 | Long Balls | 32 |
| 32 | Accurate Long Balls | 21 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.7 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 6 |
| 13 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 19 | Tackles | 16 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 5 | Interceptions | 11 |
| 24 | Effective Clearances | 6 |
| 24 | Clearances | 6 |
Real Sociedad (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Álex Remiro (GK) |
| 24 | Robin Le Normand |
| 5 | Igor Zubeldia |
| 15 | Diego Rico |
| 18 | Andoni Gorosabel |
| 3 | Martín Zubimendi |
| 16 | Ander Guevara |
| 10 | Mikel Oyarzabal |
| 11 | Adnan Januzaj |
| 19 | Alexander Isak |
| 23 | Alexander Sørloth |
Real Madrid (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Thibaut Courtois (GK) |
| 4 | David Alaba |
| 3 | Éder Militão |
| 23 | Ferland Mendy |
| 2 | Dani Carvajal |
| 14 | Casemiro |
| 8 | Toni Kroos |
| 10 | Luka Modric |
| 9 | Karim Benzema |
| 20 | Vinícius Júnior |
| 21 | Rodrygo |
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