Real Madrid CF tops LaLiga, Ancelotti praises team's resilience
Los Blancos maintain their lead at the summit of the Spanish top flight after a hard-fought victory over Real Sociedad
Real Madrid CF extended their lead at the top of LaLiga to five points with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. Goals from Eder Militao and Karim Benzema secured the win for Carlo Ancelotti's side, who have now won their last five league matches.
Resilient performance from Real Madrid CF
Real Madrid CF were made to work hard for the win by a resilient Real Sociedad side, who had chances of their own to score. However, the visitors were unable to find a way past Thibaut Courtois in the Real Madrid CF goal.
Ancelotti praised his team's resilience after the match, saying: "We knew it would be a difficult game, but we showed great character and determination to get the win. We defended well and took our chances when they came."
Militao and Benzema on target
Eder Militao opened the scoring for Real Madrid CF in the 35th minute, heading home a cross from Toni Kroos. Karim Benzema doubled the lead in the 76th minute, finishing off a move involving Vinicius Junior and Luka Modric.
The win takes Real Madrid CF five points clear of second-placed FC Barcelona, who have a game in hand. Real Sociedad remain in third place, four points behind Real Madrid CF.
Key stats
- Real Madrid CF have now won their last five league matches.
- Karim Benzema has scored in each of his last three league matches.
- Real Sociedad have only lost one of their last six league matches.
What's next?
Real Madrid CF will travel to face Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie on Tuesday, February 21.
Real Sociedad will host Real Betis in their next LaLiga match on Saturday, February 18.
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