La Liga 2016/17: Real Madrid 3-0 Real Sociedad, 5 Talking Points

MADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 29:  Mateo Kovacic of Real Madrid celebrates with Danilo after scoring Real's 1st goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Real Sociedad de Futbol at the Bernabeu on January 29, 2017 in Madrid, Spain.  (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
Real Madrid put on a professional display against Real Sociedad

#2 La Real have the strength to qualify for the Champions League

BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 26:  Real Sociedad players pose for a team picture prior to kick-off during the Copa del Rey quarter-final second leg match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Camp Nou on January 26, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain.  (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Under Eusebio, Real Sociedad are flying high this season

Real Sociedad did not play as badly as the scoreline might suggest. Eusebio's side had the majority of the ball as the Basque side completely dominated proceedings for the first thirty minutes of the game. Though Madrid scored three goals, it was not until the final few minutes that it looked like La Real had been beaten convincingly.

Willian Jose and Illaramendi shone for the visitors along with Sociedad custodian, Rulli, who made some sharp saves to keep the match interesting. La Real are currently on 35 points, just one point behind fourth-placed Atletico Madrid.

The other Madrid side are struggling for form this season and this is the perfect opportunity for Sociedad to cash in and make it into the top four. Under a brilliant manager and a talented, hard-working squad, Real Sociedad playing in the Champions League next season, is not a distant dream.

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