Real Madrid signed a 2024/25 campaign with a 2-0 victory at his home with Real Sociedad on Saturday afternoon as Carlo Ancelotti said goodbye to his second support for the Bernabeu.
Heading towards the season finale, they were already forced to settle for a silver medal finish, so here they were attacking Talisman Killian Mbappe, who stole all the headlines.
The French skipper scored in the 38th minute and after his penalty was saved first, he returned home on his second attempt and grabbed the second afternoon in the final seven minutes.
Los Blancos may sign off this season without showing one silver product at a time due to trouble, but they will win seven of their previous eight LA La Liga appearances and host a new era next month.
It was an emotional afternoon from the Spanish capital, and we have seen the main story points from Saturday’s showdown.
Madrid gives Ancelotti a warm delivery
The infamous 4-3 defeat in Catalonia on May 11 certainly made Ancelotti’s position in the Bernabéu dugout unacceptable and felt that change was necessary.
Despite failing to secure one of the silverware this season and abandoning the Laliga crown to its arch rival, Madrid was eager to hand over a warm send-off here to the newly appointed Brazilian boss.
With Xabi Alonso’s tenure scheduled to officially begin next month, Ancelotti will leave the Spanish capital as one of Spain’s most successful managers after leading Madrid to a 15 trophy between two spells.
Similarly, Saturday’s showdown in the Spanish capital, alongside Ancelotti’s Bernabeu exit, is the last time Luka Modric will make his La Liga appearance on Spanish icons.
Since joining Real in 2012 this summer, confirming that he has already confirmed to leave the Los Blancos following the FIFA Club World Cup campaign, the former Ballon D’Or has won 28 trophies, including six champion leagues and four domestic titles.
Mbappe tightens golden boots with his maiden campaign
Los Blancos may have approved the 2024/25 campaign without one silverware to show off for trouble, but Madrid’s new attack icon enjoys a sensational Maiden campaign among Spanish elites.
As he completed his smash hit free transfer from Champions League finalist PSG, Mbappe has already solidified his spot as a new poster boy around Madrid.
Here yet another La Liga Brace was put in the bag and handed a series of issues on either side of the halftime break to the defense of Sociedad, and the French skipper sprinted the way to Spanish golden boots.
Mbappe notably culminated 10 goals in six previous domestic appearances, including a famous consolation hat-trick at Barcelona’s arch rival at the beginning of the month.
After Saturday’s showdown at the Bernabeu, Mbappe, who holds a six-goal buffer over Polish record-breaking Robert Lewandowski, averaged a La Liga strike every 94 minutes.
Goodbye to Alguacil’s downbeat
Ancelotti’s emotional farewell from the Bernabeu may have stole a lot of headlines on Saturday, but the newly appointed Brazilian manager was not the only boss bid for Goodbye here.
Last month, Real Sociedad was unable to find any kind of stability and was cut past the finish line as Imanor Alguacil officially confirmed that he would be closing his six and a half year stay in the Basque country.
By quickly returning to losing the road and closing the 2024/25 campaign with a 2-0 defeat in the Spanish capital, last weekend’s 3-2 victory over Girona is the only victory Saturday’s guest has signed up from his previous eight LA La Liga appearances.
Despite dreaming of a chance to win a real Champions League charge this season, Sociedad was extremely praised for ultimately lowering their path and deceiving.
La Real has been the only La Liga wins on the trip since the beginning of December, and there’s plenty to do behind the scenes throughout the summer.
Match Report
real madrid: Mountains, Basques, Scholarships, Support, F. Garcia, Valverde, Modric, Seborg, Diaz, Glass, MBappe
submarine: Andres, G. Garcia, Vinicius Jr., Vallejo
Real Sociedad: Marello, Arumble, Martin, Pacheco, Munoz, Suic, Tariantz, Cubo, Gomez, Marine, Marine
submarine: Barrenetxea, Mendez, Oyarzabal, Olasgasti, Zubimendi
the goal: mbappe (38′, 83′)
Yellow Card: n/a
Red card: n/a
Judgment: Mario Mello Lopez