Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Player Ratings as Los Blancos Emerge Victorious in Tough Trip to San Sebastian

The Reigning Spanish and European Champions Real Madrid resumed their La Liga 2024-25 campaign with a commendable 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad in a challenging away fixture at Reale Arena

Real Madrid star duo, Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe sailed out of Los Blancos to secure three points with two Penalties and register their third La Liga win in a scrappy manner. Sociedad started brilliantly putting immense pressure on the visitors which eventually faded as the game progressed. 

With the two costly errors from Sergio Gomes and Jon Aramburu in the box were subsequently awarded as Penalty kicks. Which ultimately decided the fate of the game. It would be fair to say, that Carlo Ancelotti’s side was not clinical enough yet they got the job done in the typical Real Madrid way.

Real Sociedad Player Ratings vs Real Madrid 

Goalkeeper 

Álex Remiro – 7/10: Remiro’s heroics in goal denied Kylian Mbappe and Rudiger close chances in the first 45 minutes. He stood strong making four big saves. Except the two Quality spot kicks managed to beat Remiro from the spot. 

Defenders 

Jon Aramburu – 6/10: Venzulan International looked confident in the early minutes up against Vinicius but eventually lost track picked up a yellow card and conceded a Penalty goal after fouling Vinicius inside the box.

Igor Zubeldia – 7/10: Played sensibly commanding the backline as skipper and himself made key blocks and interceptions. 

Nayef Aguerd – 7/10: He had an impressive debut for the La Liga side at the back defended brilliantly and often went for headers in set-pieces making his presence felt. 

Javi Lopez – 7/10: A solid defensive output from the 22-year-old left back on the left side as he won important duels and tackles. 

Midfielders 

Luka Sucic – 6.5/10: Tested Real Madrid’s defence set-up with his two decent shots on goals, other than that he lost 3 out of 5 duels and needs improvement. 

Martin Zubimendi – 7/10: There’s a reason why Zubimendi was the talk of the transfer window another impressive outing from the midfielder even though his team lost he was one of the bright ones on the pitch. 

Sergio Gomes – 5.5/10: Was responsible for conceding the penalty after Guler’s shot hit his arm led to the Penalty

Takefusa Kubo – 6.5/10: The Japanese midfielder did cause some trouble for Madrid’s midfield though more was expected from Kubo as he only created two chances. 

Sheraldo Becker – 7.5/10: Was unlucky with his shot that hit the crossbar and looked lively on the right. Made two successful dribbles, and won all of his duels. 

Forwards 

Umar Sadiq – 6.5/10: Posed some challenges inside Real Madrid’s box with his touches though could not find the back of the net. Eventually was substituted in the 63rd minute. 

Substitutes

Ander Barrenetxea – 6/10: Came on in the second half replacing Becker and picked up a yellow card. 

Orri Óskarsson – 5.5/10: Replaced Sadiq as number nine, produced no big threat. 

Jon Pacheco – 6.5/10: In just 15 minutes appearance did some excellent accurate passing 

Beñat Turrientes – N/A

Aihen Muñoz – N/A

Manager

Imanol Alguacil – 6.5/10: Came out with a plan and even managed to implement it in the first half keeping the visitors on the back foot. Individual mistakes cost his side three points Alguacil did good work in setting up the tactics. 

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Real Madrid Player Ratings vs Real Sociedad 

Goalkeeper 

Thibaut Courtois – 7.5/10: Maintained a clean sheet denying the hosts by producing a couple of key saves from the Belgian shot-stopper

Defenders 

Dani Carvajal – 7.5/10: It is quite a rare occasion when Carvajal does not deliver and tonight was another such occasion as he again had a top-notch performence in both attack and defence. 

Eder Militao – 7.5/10: A solid outing from the Brazilian centre-back won three of three tackles. It will surely boost his confidence as he seeks his best form. 

Antonio Rudiger – 7.5/10: Rudiger was reliable in the backline alongside Militao and did a good job of preventing Sociedad attackers from scoring. 

Ferland Mendy – 7.5/10: Mendy adds a lot more solidity in the backline, he was rock solid and did not give attackers any slight bit of chances to go past him in duels he enjoyed total dominance. 

Midfielders 

Brahim Diaz – 7/10: Following a start in midfield, Diaz displayed a glimpse of brilliance with his feet confident touches and dribbling however injury cut short his outing was taken off in the 24th minute. 

Arda Guler – 7/10: Another Promising match from the Turkish prodigy after Ancelloti handed him a start alongside Modric. Looked confident on the ball, controlled the flow of the game well and won the first Penalty.

Luka Modric – 7.5/10: Age is just a number for Modric after a stunning performance on International breaks he has maintained his form in the club duties as well and created three chances altogether. 

Federico Valverde – 7/10: Partnered up well with Luka Modric in holding the midfield and mostly stayed behind to help the defence.

Vinicius Jr -8 /10: Was scintillating as always on the flanks, scored the first penalty and won the second one. Gave Jon Aramburu a tough time at Left wing.

Forwards 

Kylian Mbappe – 8/10: Mbappe’s constantly threatening Sociedad goal with quick feet, tricks and dribbling had a couple of shots on target and subsequently got his goal through a spot kick sending the keeper the wrong way.

Substitutes

Rodrygo – 7/10: Started from the bench as a substitute replaced Diaz and did his work decently.

Lucas Vazquez – 7/10: The game was already in their court, a tactical change brought Vazquez to have some minutes. 

Endrik – N/A

Manager

Carlo Ancelotti – 7/10: Ancelotii’s quest to defend their La Liga trophy continues with another victory. However, they still need to improve from here onwards since the packed schedule and injury-hit squad could become a headache for the Italian boss.

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