Ten-man Real Madrid lose 2-0 at Sociedad as Barca close on title May 3, 2023 Ten players Real Madrid lost 2-0 to Sociedad, bringing Barcelona closer to the title<br /> May 03, 2023 Creation time: 09:59 AM Last updated: 09:59 AM Views: 18 San Sebastian, May 3 (BNA) Second-placed Real Madrid suffered a 2-0 defeat against Real Sociedad after being reduced to 10 players early in the second half in La Liga, on Tuesday, keeping Barcelona on the verge of winning the title. Leaders Barcelona, who earlier beat Osasuna 1-0, will have the chance to win their 27th LaLiga title by defeating rivals Espanyol in their next match on May 14. Barcelona’s score rose to 82 points from 33 matches, widening the difference to 14 points over Real Madrid, the defending champions, who lost two matches in their last three league matches, according to Reuters. With only five matches left, Real Madrid will only be able to reach 83 points if they win them all. It could slip to third on Wednesday if rivals Atletico Madrid win at home against lowly Cadiz. Real Madrid have rested several key players, including Karim Benzema and Luka Modric, as they prepare for Saturday’s King’s Cup final against Osasuna, and next week’s Champions League semi-final first leg at home to Manchester City. They were also without the suspended Vinicius Junior and didn’t look dangerous at all as Sociedad took control early in the game. Defender Nacho told Movistar Plus: “The fans should not doubt us…”. “For the next 10 days we have the most important thing at stake… and at the start of the season we all scored to be like this at this stage.” “Logically, (we would like to be) in a different way in the league, but we have to quickly raise our heads and fight for the titles we have left.” After a slow first half, defender Eder Militao wrongly gave away just after the break to give Sociedad the opener. While pressing Alexander Sorloth on the right side of the area, Militao slid and attempted a pass to goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois which was intercepted by Tech Kubo who opened the scoring by slotting into an empty net. Defender Dani Carvajal was sent off an hour after receiving a second yellow card for a sliding tackle on Ayhin Munoz. The hosts then extended their lead in the 84th minute through 21-year-old Ander Barnetxea who stayed behind the defence, slotting David Silva’s cross between Courtois and the near post. Nacho added, “We always go out to win, but in recent matches, especially away from home, we have not shown the level we should show in a tournament like La Liga.” “You can see it today: If you don’t come out hard, anyone can hit you.” WWA Source link Related READ MORE UEFA looks for host of Euro 2028 with 24 teams - maybe more
May 03, 2023 Creation time: 09:59 AM Last updated: 09:59 AM Views: 18 San Sebastian, May 3 (BNA) Second-placed Real Madrid suffered a 2-0 defeat against Real Sociedad after being reduced to 10 players early in the second half in La Liga, on Tuesday, keeping Barcelona on the verge of winning the title. Leaders Barcelona, who earlier beat Osasuna 1-0, will have the chance to win their 27th LaLiga title by defeating rivals Espanyol in their next match on May 14. Barcelona’s score rose to 82 points from 33 matches, widening the difference to 14 points over Real Madrid, the defending champions, who lost two matches in their last three league matches, according to Reuters. With only five matches left, Real Madrid will only be able to reach 83 points if they win them all. It could slip to third on Wednesday if rivals Atletico Madrid win at home against lowly Cadiz. Real Madrid have rested several key players, including Karim Benzema and Luka Modric, as they prepare for Saturday’s King’s Cup final against Osasuna, and next week’s Champions League semi-final first leg at home to Manchester City. They were also without the suspended Vinicius Junior and didn’t look dangerous at all as Sociedad took control early in the game. Defender Nacho told Movistar Plus: “The fans should not doubt us…”. “For the next 10 days we have the most important thing at stake… and at the start of the season we all scored to be like this at this stage.” “Logically, (we would like to be) in a different way in the league, but we have to quickly raise our heads and fight for the titles we have left.” After a slow first half, defender Eder Militao wrongly gave away just after the break to give Sociedad the opener. While pressing Alexander Sorloth on the right side of the area, Militao slid and attempted a pass to goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois which was intercepted by Tech Kubo who opened the scoring by slotting into an empty net. Defender Dani Carvajal was sent off an hour after receiving a second yellow card for a sliding tackle on Ayhin Munoz. The hosts then extended their lead in the 84th minute through 21-year-old Ander Barnetxea who stayed behind the defence, slotting David Silva’s cross between Courtois and the near post. Nacho added, “We always go out to win, but in recent matches, especially away from home, we have not shown the level we should show in a tournament like La Liga.” “You can see it today: If you don’t come out hard, anyone can hit you.” WWA
