Real Madrid player ratings vs. Real Sociedad: Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe to the rescue! Star attacking duo rely on penalties to bail out sloppy Bla

Carlo Ancelotti's star players both scored from the penalty spot, helping secure a hard-fought victory.

Real Madrid will have moments like this when they don't perform at their best, but their key players manage to pull through. This was evident in their match against Real Sociedad, where Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr each scored from the penalty spot, making a 2-0 victory seem more comfortable than it really was.

Real Madrid almost took the lead right at the start when Luka Sucic hit the crossbar with a powerful shot, leaving Thibaut Courtois unable to react. Shortly after, Sheraldo Becker also struck the bar. On the other hand, Los Blancos struggled to find their rhythm and failed to generate any significant scoring opportunities during the first half.

Things took a turn after halftime. Carlo Ancelotti's team appeared more dynamic in their attack right from the start and soon took the lead. Vinicius was the one to score, converting a penalty by placing the ball in the bottom corner after a shot from Arda Guler had hit a defender's arm.

The Brazilian earned the penalty that led to the second goal by skillfully maneuvering past two defenders before being fouled in the penalty area. This time, Mbappe took the shot, sending the goalkeeper diving the wrong direction to secure a 2-0 victory.

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