Real Madrid End Season on High Note with 2-0 Win Over Sociedad

Kylian Mbappe scores a brace as Real Madrid beats Real Sociedad 2-0 in Carlo Ancelotti's final match as manager, setting the tone for Xabi Alonso's arrival.

Carlo Ancelotti bowed out in style as Real Madrid manager, guiding his team to a 2-0 win over Real Sociedad on the final day of the season. Kylian Mbappe scored a brace, helping the LaLiga silver medalists set a winning tone ahead of Xabi Alonso's arrival next week. Before kickoff, the Bernabeu faithful paid emotional tribute to Real Madrid legends set to depart, including manager Ancelotti and club icon Luka Modric.

The victory marked a fitting farewell for Carlo Ancelotti, who leaves the club with an impressive record. Modric, the club's most successful player and trophy winner with 28 titles, also bid farewell, having decided to leave this summer. Ancelotti departs having won 15 trophies during his tenure.

Kylian Mbappe was determined to secure the European Golden Boot, but his first effort on goal was denied by Unai Marrero, thwarting his early attempt to edge ahead of Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres in the scoring race. Despite the setback, Mbappe remained focused, ultimately scoring a brace to help Real Madrid win 2-0.

With little at stake on the final day, Real Sociedad still aimed to finish in the top half for a seventh consecutive season. However, their efforts were thwarted by Real Madrid's defense, with Sergio Gomez unable to beat goalkeeper Andriy Lunin in a one-on-one situation. Meanwhile, Real Madrid's attack remained potent, with Kylian Mbappe blazing over a shot after being fed by Arda Guler, and Federico Valverde's effort also being well stopped by Unai Marrero.

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Pablo Marin's penalty concession just before halftime proved costly for Sociedad. Kylian Mbappe scored on the rebound after Unai Marrero saved his initial penalty attempt, netting his 30th league goal of the season. Sociedad's attacking threat was muted, with little change in their approach after the break. Meanwhile, Mbappe continued to press for another goal, motivated by the European Golden Boot race, particularly to edge out Mohamed Salah, but it didn't come immediately.

Unai Marrero's impressive form continued to deny Sociedad's opponents, but the stand-in goalkeeper's resilience was eventually broken in the 83rd minute. Vinicius Junior, who had come on as a substitute, found Kylian Mbappe on the overlap, and the French forward skillfully slotted the ball inside the near post, doubling Real Madrid's lead and securing a winning farewell for Carlo Ancelotti.

The final minutes of the match turned into a heartfelt farewell ceremony. Luka Modrić was given a guard of honor as he was substituted off the field for the last time as a Real Madrid player, bringing tears to many eyes. The final whistle marked the end of an era not just for Modrić, but also for manager Carlo Ancelotti and Lucas Vázquez, who bid farewell to the club. Meanwhile, Imanol Alguacil concluded his nearly seven-year tenure as Real Sociedad's manager, and referee Mario Melero Lopez retired after a decade of officiating in La Liga.