Real Madrid are in pole position to qualify for the final of this season’s Copa Del Rey after a slim win over Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena.
Endrick’s goal courtesy of Jude Bellingham’s assist in the first gave Real Madrid the narrow win.
Real Sociedad started the match on a positive note as Japanese winger Takefusa Kubo threatened Andriy Lunin with an early shot.
The center referee waved off Kubo’s claim for a penalty moments later as Real Sociedad unsettled Real Madrid’s defense
However, Real Madrid took the lead against the run of play.
Jude Bellingham set Endrick free with a brilliant pass and the Brazilian with the keeper to beat, placed the ball into the bottom right corner.
Alex Remiro pulled off a fantastic save to deny Vinicius Jr from doubling the lead 10 minutes later.
Mikel Oyarzabal was a handful for Real Madrid defense as he forced Andriy Lunin to make a couple of saves.
Alex Remiro waw once again at alert as denied Jude Bellingham from putting the game beyond reach for the Real Sociedad.
Takefusa Kubo’s second shout for a penalty was waved off again by the referee late in added time as Real Madrid held on to the slim lead heading into return fixture in April.
