Real Madrid Triumphs Over Real Sociedad 2-1 Despite Playing With 10 Men

In a thrilling La Liga encounter on September 13, 2025, Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Real Sociedad at the latter's home ground. The match highlighted Real Madrid's resilience as they played almost an hour with just 10 men following a controversial red card to Dean Huijsen.

Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring early in the game, capitalizing on a defensive mistake by Real Sociedad's Mikel Goti, slotting the ball in off the post. This marked Mbappé's 35th goal in just 38 La Liga appearances for Madrid, underscoring his lethal impact on the club’s attacking front.

Shortly before halftime, Arda Güler doubled Real Madrid's advantage with a well-placed strike, providing some breathing space for the visitors. However, the second half saw Sociedad’s Mikel Oyarzabal convert a penalty in the 56th minute, bringing the hosts back into contention and setting up a tense finale.

Despite being down to 10 men after Huijsen's red card for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity, Madrid's defense held firm. The team showed discipline and teamwork, with goalkeeper Álex Remiro making several key saves to keep the scoreline in favor of Real Madrid. The hosts pressed hard for an equalizer in the last 20 minutes but ultimately could not break through.

The match was described by commentators as a “team bonding” exercise for Real Madrid, highlighting their collective effort and resilience under pressure. Xabi Alonso’s side extended their perfect start in the La Liga season to four wins from four, reinforcing their status as title contenders.

Real Madrid is also reportedly preparing formal paperwork to submit to FIFA regarding referee decisions this season, reflecting ongoing concerns about officiating standards in La Liga.

This victory keeps Real Madrid at the top of the league, while Real Sociedad will look to regroup and bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.