Real Madrid 5-2 Real Sociedad: 5 Talking Points

#4 Real Sociedad wait for too long before offering resistance

Sociedad afforded the Madrid players far too much space and time on the ball in the first half

Keylor Navas had to adjust his feet for the first time in the match in the 73rd minute.That's when Jon Bautista opened the scoring for the visitors from their first shot on target.

Eusebio Sacristán Mena's men sat back from the get-go and invited pressure; something Real Madrid were feeling very generous about providing on the night.

However, Sociedad were expected to have a tough time at the Bernabeu given that they've only won once at Madrid's home ground since 1994.

They offered very little resistance to Real Madrid's attackers and Geronimo Rulli could have done nothing about any of the first 4 goals. Sociedad grew into the game once Madrid downed their tempo and the game saw a reversal of roles.

Real Sociedad, all of a sudden, looked comfortable in possession and were rightly rewarded with 2 goals. But after humbling Deportivo 5-0 last weekend, this result could have been hugely disappointing for them.