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Real Madrid 0-2 Real Sociedad: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Poor Los Blancos Suffer Shock Defeat

Real Madrid fell to a shock 0-2 defeat at home to Real Sociedad on Sunday as Santiago Solari's side continue to struggle through a tough start to the New Year.

Madrid got off to the worst possible start after Casemiro fouled Mikel Merino in the home side's box just three minutes in. The referee pointed straight to the spot, and Sociedad striker Willian Jose made no mistake in thumping the resulting penalty high into Thibaut Courtois' net.

Karim Benzema spurned a glorious chance to provide a quick response for Los Blancos just six minutes later. The ball broke for the Frenchman as he was clean in on goal, but the striker fired his effort wide of the far post.