Real Madrid suffer embarrassing home defeat against Sociedad in La Liga tie

- Real Madrid on Sunday, January 6, lost 0-2 at home against Real Sociedad

- The defeat was Los Blancos' sixth loss this season in the Spanish La Liga

- They are currently occupying fifth position on the standings with 30 points

European League champions Real Madrid suffered an embarrassing defeat at home on Sunday, January 6, losing 0-2 against Real Sociedad in tough La Liga game.

Los Blancos even finished the match with 10 men as Lucas Vazquez was red carded in the tie as Real Madrid lost their sixth game this season in the topflight.

The visitors started the game aggressive, and it took them just three minutes to get the breakthrough at the Santiago Bernabeu.

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Brazilian star Marcelo lost the ball in his own half and Merino went down under a bad challenge from Casemiro in which the referee had no choice than to give a penalty.

Willian Jose scored the penalty sending Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois the wrong direction.

The first half ended with the visitors leading 1-0 in which Real Madrid fans thought their players would come out angry in the second half.

But Real Madrid were weak and things turned sour for them in the 61st minute when Lucas Vazquez got his second yellow card and had to leave the pitch.

Willian Jose provided a fine assist for Ruben Pardo to score the winning goal for Real Sociedad in the 83rd minute for them to win the match 2-0.

Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid reportedly opened talks with Portuguese football manager Jose Mourinho with the possibility of him returning to the club next year.

Jose Mourinho was recently sacked at Premier League side Manchester United, and fresh news coming in stated clearly that he is wanted by Real Madrid chiefs five years after leaving them.

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