Endrick Shines as Real Madrid Edge Real Sociedad in Copa del Rey Thriller
Real Madrid took a big step toward Copa del Rey glory with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Real Sociedad in the first leg of their semi-final clash. The hero of the night? None other than the young Brazilian sensation, Endrick, who delivered his best performance yet in a Madrid shirt. And, of course, Jude Bellingham was at the heart of it all, running the midfield like a maestro.
The game kicked off with Real Sociedad looking sharp, pressing high and forcing Madrid into some early defensive work. Takefusa Kubo, a familiar face for Madrid fans, tested Andriy Lunin with a stinging shot, but the Ukrainian keeper was up to the challenge. Sociedad looked threatening, but they lacked the cutting edge to make their dominance count.
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Then came the breakthrough moment. Bellingham, showing once again why he's one of the best midfielders in the world right now, picked out Endrick with a pinpoint left-footed pass. The young Brazilian did the rest—burning past his marker before slotting home with confidence. It was a finish of pure class, a glimpse of the future for Los Blancos.
VinÃcius Jr nearly doubled the lead soon after, but his effort from a tight angle was well saved. Madrid, though leading, never fully took control of the game. Sociedad continued to push, but their final ball let them down time and time again. Madrid had their moments too—Endrick came close to grabbing a second, smashing a powerful strike against the crossbar just five minutes into the second half.
From there, it was all about managing the game. Bellingham, ever the workhorse, kept Madrid ticking in midfield, controlling the tempo and ensuring Sociedad never found their rhythm. The match slowed down, with both teams battling in midfield, but Madrid’s narrow lead always felt safe.
It’s only halftime in this tie, and Sociedad still have a shot at turning things around in the second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu. But with Madrid’s experience and Sociedad’s struggles in front of goal this season, this might just be a mountain too steep for them to climb.
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