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Real Madrid held by Sociedad to give Atletico advantage

 

Real Madrid’s chances of chasing down La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid were dealt a blow on Monday as they needed a late Vinicius Junior equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad.

It could have been worse for Zinedine Zidane’s side, with Vinicius’ finish in the 89th minute preventing what would have been a damaging defeat after a weekend in which both Atletico and Barcelona had won.

Atletico’s victory over Villarreal on Sunday put them six points clear of Real Madrid, an advantage that is now only cut to five ahead of next week’s Madrid derby at the Wanda Metropolitano. Atletico also have a game in hand.

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The result ends Real Madrid’s run of five consecutive wins while Portu’s brilliant header for Real Sociedad early in the second half was also the first goal conceded by the reigning champions in five games.

It represents a slight shift in momentum, as Atletico bounced back from their recent dip by beating Villarreal in sixth, before their closest challengers dropped points for the first time in a month. Barcelona kept their own resurgence going on Saturday by overcoming Sevilla.

Real Madrid had the better chances in a compelling first half, the best of them falling to Mariano Diaz at the back post but he headed against the underside of the crossbar under pressure from a yard out.

Toni Kroos and Marco Asensio both went close but Real Sociedad were dangerous on the break, just unable to find the final pass to make their openings count.

 

 

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