Football

Sociedad upsets Real Madrid

January 7, 2019 7:01 am

Ten-man Real Madrid suffered a surprise defeat by Real Sociedad as the visitors earned their first 2-0 victory in La Liga for 15 years.

The defeat left Real Madrid one point and one place outside the Champions League qualification spots in fifth.

Sociedad now moved up to 11th after ending a four-match losing streak in the league.

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Real Madrid was without Wales forward Gareth Bale because of a calf injury, while Spain midfielder Isco started among the substitutes.

In other matches, Sevilla held Atletico Madrid 1-all while Eibar played a nil-all draw against Villarreal.