In this Copa del Rey encounter, Real Madrid emerged victorious over Real Sociedad with a narrow 1-0 win, courtesy of an early goal in the first half. The goal, scored in the 18th minute, set the tone for the rest of the match, forcing Real Sociedad to chase the game against a resolute Madrid defense. Despite enjoying an equitable number of corner kicks — eight from each side — Sociedad failed to convert their opportunities into goals, highlighting their inefficiency in set-piece situations.

Real Madrid's defensive organization played a pivotal role in their success, as evidenced by their ability to limit Real Sociedad to a single offside call. This discipline, coupled with a solid defensive line, stymied Sociedad's efforts to breach Madrid’s defense. Although Sociedad committed more fouls, tallying 16 compared to Madrid’s nine, these interruptions were unable to disrupt Madrid’s rhythm significantly. The lower foul count for Madrid, meanwhile, hints at their controlled, tactical approach throughout the match.

Interestingly, the discipline issues slightly tilted towards Real Madrid with two yellow cards. Nonetheless, these cautions did not deter their performance or alter their defensive solidity. Sociedad could not capitalize on Madrid’s minor lapses in discipline, which suggests a lack of incisiveness in their attacking play. This match was ultimately dictated by Real Madrid's efficient defense and effective management of their early goal advantage, rather than prolific attacking exchanges.

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