Real Madrid had a masterclass at home on Saturday, dispatching Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Bernabéu in matchday 24 of La Liga. The victory sent Madrid provisionally to the top of La Liga, though Barcelona can reclaim pole position with their match against Girona coming up Monday night.
Vinicius Jr. scored a brace to lead the charge for the home side, showcasing the form that's kept Real Madrid dominant in early 2026. The Brazilian superstar has 6 goals and 5 assists this season, and his clinical finishing was on full display. Beyond Vinicius, Gonzalo García netted the opening goal inside five minutes off an excellent cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold, setting an early tone of Madrid's aggression.
Real Madrid have been the form team in La Liga in 2026, scoring twice against Real Sociedad in the opening 25 minutes. The pressure was relentless, with Madrid capitalizing on every chance and clearly imposing themselves, while the visitors tried to respond but the home side's superiority was clear throughout. Though Real Sociedad managed a penalty goal to briefly pull within one, Madrid's attacking prowess proved too much, and the team cruised to a commanding win that keeps their La Liga title hopes alive heading into a crucial February stretch.