The Digest:
Real Madrid powered to a 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu on Friday, deposing Barcelona at the LaLiga summit. Vinicius Junior was the star of the show, scoring a brace from the penalty spot in the 25th and 48th minutes. Gonzalo Garcia opened the scoring in the 5th minute from Trent Alexander-Arnold's delivery, and Federico Valverde added a stunning third in the 31st minute. Mikel Oyarzabal had briefly levelled from the penalty spot in the 21st minute after Dean Huijsen was adjudged to have fouled Yangel Herrera. The comprehensive win sees Real Madrid replace Barcelona as league leaders.
Key Points:
- The victory puts Real Madrid top of LaLiga, shifting momentum in the title race.
- Vinicius's brace reinforces his status as a decisive player in big matches.
- Real Madrid gain psychological edge, while Barcelona face pressure to respond.
- This signals Real Madrid's title credentials after a dominant performance against a strong Sociedad side.
- The timing, with games running out, makes every point crucial in the tight title race.
Sources: Pulse Sports
