Mucho nivel y poco resultado ante una Real Sociedad que sigue sorprendiendo (ESP-ENG)

There are good days and days that are not so good, certain events can occur that take our energies almost to the lowest state, a clear example is that of soccer fans like me when their club that they support does not get the expected results. This happened yesterday after watching the match of the 19th round of the Santander League where Real Madrid and Real Sociedad faced each other, an important day for both with similar interests, the Merengues looking not to lose step with the leader FC Barcelona because in a league it is important to be consistent, losing the rhythm in competitions like this and even more with rivals like the ones that confirm this specific one is even more demanding. For its part, Real Sociedad had no small dream, a club that has been adding good results in the local league as to bring it closer to the top 3 places overcoming one of the accustomed to this, Atletico Madrid. These were some of the factors that made this match of the day of the Spanish league attractive.

In principle, it was possible to perceive how the match could develop, but in soccer you should never take anything for granted, you just had to sit back and enjoy and wait until the final whistle decided the outcome.

Something that is remarkable is the 11 shown by the merengue team in recent games, because if I am not mistaken there have been modifications even change positions for some players looking for accommodation for absences due to injuries, such as Camavinga who has gone from managing the midfield to be left back, a position that has been difficult for Madrid to find a replacement for Marcelo, one who has the qualities to defend, but above all know how to change the chip to strengthen the attack with offensive support. This hard work would fall on the shoulders of Camavinga who in my opinion would not have a bad performance, he is a very skilled player and with work can go far in this new incursion of Ancelotti.

Ancelotti added Rodrygo to the starting 11, the midfield kept Kroos and left Modric on the substitutes' bench, and saw Ceballos once again as a starter, who continues to show grit and energy. This would be the approach of DT Blanco to face Real Sociedad, who also had important absentees.

After just the first few minutes, Ancelotti's team launched an attack and quickly got into the opponent's half, something unusual considering the history of the last few games where Madrid allowed and gave the first half for the opponent to have possession of the ball, betting more on counterattacks and individuality. The white team would show a fast and suffocating version that had not been seen for a long time, I think that for some, and I include myself, it was a pleasure to see them play because of the connection they achieved and the high level that some of them showed, but for soccer things, dominance is not always synonymous with victory and a great connoisseur of this is the merengue club itself that has managed to win matches practically lost where they did not have any in their favor.

As I mentioned in the previous paragraph, Madrid dominated the match both in terms of ball control and chances generated. Vinicius Jr yesterday was one of the most unbalanced players, adding to this that the vast majority of plays generated by his flank were finished, something that in my opinion the Brazilian was failing, there is no doubt that he has a good dribble, but it was becoming a habit to do one too many and therefore lose the ball, yesterday against Real Sociedad he had many clear shots in front of goal and the one who was there to prevent each of these was the goalkeeper Remiro who would have an incredible night being unbeatable under the goal, part of the result is 80% due to his incredible performance.

The performance of Imanol Alguacil's team should not be underestimated, despite suffering several attacks from the Whites, it cannot be denied that Real Sociedad knew how to take advantage of some counterattacks, including the young Kubo who in the second half felt more loose, leaving the entire left flank in the way on several occasions, putting in trouble the Belgian goalkeeper who also with quick performances prevented goals in his goal.

As a summary of everything that happened during the match, Real Sociedad would take 1 very valuable point to stay in third place in the league, little is said about how close it is to Real Madrid, just 3 points difference remembering that both Madrid and Barcelona have a game pending, but this does not cease to attract attention especially because the merengue set could become complicated and lose league race, it may sound somewhat exaggerated, but Barcelona if it continues to get comfortable can get to fight for several titles this season, remembering that the blaugrana club came from complicated situations both in soccer and in general the club in terms of economic.

We must keep an eye on what these two teams continue to achieve, for my part talking about the Spanish club Real Madrid, I think they have raised their level, with certain modifications they have managed to recover the order in the group, however I still have the idea that Madrid when they show their best version on the field usually does not do very well, the team coached by Ancelotti often gives the feeling that they like challenges and in the most complicated situations they achieve incredible things. Today was announced another of the matches that will be highly anticipated as it is a new Spanish classic "Real Madrid-Barcelona", this time the scenario is the Copa del Rey, not in a final but in the semifinal.

Soccer always has something to offer and as I tell you, I will be there to share with all of you and to be able to share each and every opinion. Until another opportunity!

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