Real Madrid "embrace" first place in the standings after a 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad on Saturday evening, in the match valid for week 24 of La Liga. Two points more than Barcelona, at least for 48 hours, which faces Girona in the late match on Monday evening.
Alvaro Arbeloa scored his fifth win in as many La Liga matches, ending the unbeaten run of his colleague Pellegrino Matarazzo, who arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu after four wins and two draws.
Gonzalo Garcia quickly opened the scoring in the 5th minute, but Real Sociedad equalized after a penalty in the 21st minute, converted by Oyarzabal.
However, the tie at the Bernabeu lasted only 4 minutes, as the referee awarded a penalty to the home team, with Brazilian Vinicius Jr. scoring from the spot. Then, in the 31st minute, Valverde made it 3-1 for the Madrid team, making the situation even more calm for the home team. "Los Blancos" sealed everything with the start of the second half, as Vinicius Seris scored with a penalty to make it 4-1, completing the poker for the team led by Arbeloa.
Real Madrid is back at the top of the table, with 60 points, awaiting Barcelona, which will challenge Girona in the derby on Monday evening.
