Player Ratings: Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad

Kepa—8: Solid performance with three crucial saves and confident distribution from the back.

Dani Carvajal—7: Assisted the only goal with a precise pass and contributed defensively.

Militao—6: Showed signs of rust in his return from injury but managed the game well.

Nacho—7: Provided defensive solidity and helped in breaking the opposition press.

Fran Garcia—6.5: Growing into his role in the team and looked comfortable on the ball.

Tchouameni—6: Held his ground in midfield despite pressure, although fortunate to avoid conceding a goal.

Dani Ceballos—5.5: Still finding his rhythm but displayed decent ball control.

Luka Modric—7: Controlled the midfield with his touch and vision, evading the opponent’s press effectively.

Arda Guler—8: Clinical finish for the winning goal and contributed defensively.

Brahim Diaz—5.5: Inconsistent but showed flashes of skill in attack.

Joselu—5: Had a quiet game as a target man.

Substitutions:

Vinicius Junior—6: Injected energy into the attack and came close to scoring.

Antonio Rudiger—6: Provided stability in defense after coming on.

Fede Valverde—6: Battled in midfield and helped see out the game.

Eduardo Camavinga—6: Active in the attacking phase but missed a chance to score late on.

Lucas Vazquez—N/A: Came on late to see out the match.