The last time Real Madrid lost in La Liga was 37 games ago. Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé scored goals against Real Sociedad.

Real Madrid went to Reale Arena hoping to get three points away from Santiago Bernabéu for the first time in its 2024–25 La Liga season. They were already four points behind Barcelona. The defending Spanish winners were huge favourites going into the game against Real Sociedad, who had lost three straight home games.

In the first 50 minutes, Imanol Alguacil’s team looked like they were the more dangerous. Three times, Real Sociedad hit the post and really put the pressure on the big teams in Spain. But some bad challenges from Jon Aramburu and Sergio Gomez cost the home team the game, and Real Madrid scored two penalties.

It was a 0–2 win for Real Madrid thanks to goals from Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé.

Real Madrid Player Ratings (4-2-3-1)

GK: Thibaut Courtois – 7/10 – Courtois stood tall when it mattered most, but he had plenty of help from the woodwork to keep his third clean sheet of the season.

RB: Dani Carvajal – 6/10 – Carvajal was solid as ever on the right flank and did well to cover for his center-backs when Real Madrid was caught out on the counter-attack.

CB: Éder Militão – 7/10 – Despite a few mistouches, Militão came up huge time and time again to help keep Real Sociedad off the scoresheet, winning 100% of his tackles and aerial duels.

CB: Antonio Rüdiger – 7/10 – Rüdiger will be disappointed he did not score the game’s opening goal, but he did his job to lock down Takefusa Kubo with the help of Ferland Mendy.

LB: Ferland Mendy – 6/10 – After a few disappointing outings, Mendy did just enough tonight to secure his spot on the left flank over Fran García.

DM: Federico Valverde – 6/10 – Valverde once again showed off his exceptional work-rate for Los Blancos, working well in his deeper role to get back on defense while also pushing forward on the counter-attack.

DM: Luka Modrić – 6/10 – Modrić got the nod amid Real Madrid’s injury struggles and created the most chances for his side over 90 minutes.

RM: Brahim Díaz – N/A – Díaz had a few flashes on the ball, but came off the pitch in the 24th minute after suffering a hamstring injury.

AM: Arda Güler – 6/10 – Güler was the heart of Real Madrid’s counter-attack and did well to link up with the front three. The 19-year-old also won the penalty that lead to the team’s first goal.

LM: Vinícius Júnior – 7/10 – The Brazilian buried the game’s opening goal from the spot after a quiet first half. His dynamic run into the box then won Real Madrid its second penalty.

ST: Kylian Mbappé – 7/10 – Mbappé showed great individual skill on the ball and was the most threatening player in Real Madrid’s attack. His efforts were rewarded in the second half when he doubled Los Blancos’ lead from the penalty spot.

Substitutes

SUB: Rodrygo – 5/10 – The substitute struggled to have an impact on the right side of the pitch.

SUB: Lucas Vázquez – 5/10 – Vázquez fulfilled his duty to help protect Real Madrid’s lead.

SUB: Endrick – N/A – Endrick came on in the 90th minute for Kylian Mbappé.

Manager

Carlo Ancelotti – 6/10 – Despite an injury crisis, Ancelotti’s XI got the job done tonight. Dropping Valverde and Modrić back might have stifled some of Real Madrid’s attack, but it helped fill the gap left in Aurélien Tchouaméni’s absence. The manager will still have to answer questions, though, about his side’s inability to score from open play.