Real Madrid beats San Sebastian in title race

With international Toni Kroos in the starting eleven, the Spanish football record champion Real Madrid has played in the title contest.

After four consecutive victories, the Royal defeated Real Sociedad San Sebastian in a 1-1 (0-0) draw. The gap between Atlético Madrid and the city rivals is five points, with one more game on the account.

Portu (55th) led the guests from the Basque Country. Junior Vinicius (89th) managed to equalize late. Coach Zinédine Zidane again lacked some regular staff. Chief of Defense Sergio Ramos is out for weeks after knee surgery. Eden Hazard (muscle injury) and goalkeeper Karim Benzema (adductor injury) were also not in the squad.Atletico had ended his mini-crisis on Sunday. = = = Villarreal = = = After three consecutive matches without a win, the team of manager Diego Simeone prevailed at Villarreal FC 2-0 (1-0). Due to the draw against San Sebastian, Real missed the jump to second place, which FC Barcelona secured with a victory in the top match at FC Sevilla on Saturday.

Already on the next match day, the city derby between Atlético and Persecutor Real will take place in Madrid in Wanda Metropolitano. A victory of the Colchoneros against the royals could already be the preliminary decision in the Spanish championship battle.