Arda Guler made an impressive impact on his La Liga debut for Real Madrid, helping his team edge closer to the title with a win against Real Sociedad.
The talented 19-year-old Turkish midfielder found the net with Madrid’s first shot midway through the first half, converting a well-placed cross.
Carlo Ancelotti opted for several changes following last weekend’s victory in the El Clasico, and Real Sociedad initially showed promise with a strong start.
However, despite their dominance, the hosts struggled to capitalize on their chances.
Takefusa Kubo believed he had equalized immediately after Guler’s goal, but his effort was disallowed for offside.
The second half saw a more disjointed play, but Real Madrid managed to secure the result they needed to extend their lead to 14 points at the top of the table, pending Barcelona’s match against Valencia on Monday.
With just five games remaining, Real Madrid now require four more points to secure the title.