MATCH REPORT | Endrick gives Madrid the lead against Real Sociedad (0-1)
The Brazilian, after a wonderful pass from Bellingham, decided the duel at the Reale Arena (0-1) and Real Madrid take an advantage back to the Bernabéu, where the second finalist of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE is set to be decided.
Real Madrid struck first in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE against Real Sociedad, winning 1-0 at the Reale Arena thanks to a great goal from Endrick. The goal came after in a fantastic team move that started with Vinicius stealing the ball back in his own half, followed by Bellingham making a perfect assist with an inch-perfect long range through pass that was finished off clinically by the young Brazilian with a subtle outside of the book finish past Remiro. The home goalkeeper ended up being one of Real Sociedad's best players, preventing two would-be goals from Vinicius and Bellingham.
The side from San Sebastian never gave up and kept trying again and again, but always found themselves up against a stern Madrid defence or an unflappable Lunin, who also made a great save from Mikel Oyarzabal shortly after the start of the restart. The two goalkeepers were the stars in a game that had a lot of back and forth goalmouth action. The clash ended up being won by Real Madrid, who were able to take one of their chances.
In any case, with the difference of just one goal, the tie heads to the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid with all to play for. The Madrid stadium is where both teams are set to go head to head once again, without any margin for error and with a ticket to the Seville final at stake. Ancelotti's side, who put in a pragmatic performance, have the advantage, but Real Sociedad showed enough quality to show that nothing is decided just yet.
MATCH INFORMATION
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REAL SOCIEDAD (0): Álex Remiro, Aihen Muñoz (Javi López, 84'), Martín Zubimendi, Igor Zubeldia, Ander Barrenetxea (Becker, 64'), Mikel Oyarzabal (Óskarsson, 77'), Take Kubo, Jon Mikel Aramburu, Nayef Aguerd (Elustondo, 77'), Brais Méndez, Luka Sučić (Marín, 65'). |
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Coach: Imanol Alguacil. |
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REAL MADRID (1): Lunin, Bellingham, Camavinga (Mendy, 88'), Vini Jr. (Brahim Díaz, 84'), Tchouaméni, Arda Güler (Rodrygo, 84'), Endrick (Alaba 72'), D. Ceballos, Fran García, Rüdiger, Asencio (Lucas Vázquez, 46'). |
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Coach: Carlo Ancelotti. |
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GOALS: 0-1 Endrick (21'). |
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REFEREE: José María Sánchez Martínez. Mostró Tarjeta amarilla a: Asencio (45+1') y a Lucas Vázquez (86'). Assistant referees: Raúl Cabañero Martínez y Juan José López Mir. Fourth officia: Jorge Días Escudero. VAR: Jorge Figueroa Vázquez. AVAR: Diego Barbero Sevilla. |
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STADIUM: First leg of the Copa del Rey at the Reale Arena. |
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