Mbappé and Güler Shine as 10-Man Real Madrid Beat Real Sociedad
Real Madrid’s trip to San Sebastián this weekend was anything but straightforward, yet it turned into another showcase of star power, resilience, and a glimpse into the club’s future. Against Real Sociedad, Los Blancos were forced to dig deep after being reduced to ten men, but it was the brilliance of Kylian Mbappé and Arda Güler that ultimately carried them through.
The match started with high intensity, as Sociedad looked eager to claim their first win under new coach Sergio Francisco. Early on, Güler even thought he had given Madrid the lead, only for his strike to be ruled out for offside. But the breakthrough came soon after, and it arrived in a way that reminded fans of Real Madrid’s great attacking icons of the past.
A misplaced back-pass by Sociedad proved fatal, and Mbappé pounced. Using his pace and precision, the Frenchman sprinted past defenders and coolly slotted home, scoring his fourth league goal in as many games. It was a goal that echoed shades of Cristiano Ronaldo’s clinical finishing—direct, decisive, and unstoppable.
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The contest, however, quickly took a turn. In the 32nd minute, young defender Dean Huijsen was shown a straight red card for pulling down Mikel Oyarzabal, who was through on goal. Suddenly, Madrid were staring at nearly an hour of play with a numerical disadvantage. For many teams, this would have spelled trouble. For Real Madrid, it became a test of their mentality.
Instead of retreating, Mbappé doubled his influence. Just before halftime, he glided down the left, weaving past his marker with dazzling footwork before cutting the ball back to Arda Güler. The Turkish midfielder calmly converted, announcing himself in a manner reminiscent of Mesut Özil—finding pockets of space and delivering with composure.
Sociedad did respond in the second half. Dani Carvajal conceded a penalty after the ball struck his arm, and Oyarzabal converted from the spot to make it 2–1. The hosts pressed hard, and Thibaut Courtois was called into action several times to deny further danger. But Madrid, despite being a man down, stood firm. Xabi Alonso’s men managed the game with grit and discipline, closing out the six minutes of stoppage time to secure all three points.
The victory not only preserved Real Madrid’s perfect record this season—four wins from four—but also highlighted the instant chemistry between Mbappé and Güler. For many fans, it was impossible not to see glimpses of Ronaldo and Özil in their partnership: one delivering the power and killer instinct, the other the vision and finesse.
As Madrid sit atop La Liga, this performance will be remembered not just for the scoreline, but for the way two new stars embraced the pressure and carried the team forward. In a season still young, Real Madrid’s supporters may already be witnessing the start of a new iconic duo.
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