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Elizabeth Conway
BBC Sport Spanish football reporter at Estadio Bernabéu

It was an exceptional performance from Real Madrid today. They played with cohesion, linked up well across the pitch, and controlled the tempo of the game.

Really positive signs from Trent Alexander-Arnold whose long-range passing consistently stretched Real Sociedad and created additional attacking opportunities.

Real Madrid will head into Tuesday’s Champions League knockout tie full of confidence after this evening's performance.

Job done as Real Madrid go two points clear at the top of La Liga.

Vinicius Junior has the ball in the net for his hat-trick but the flag is raised.

Huge disappointment for the Brazilian.

Real Madrid have another chance to score a fifth goal but Arda Guler gets his cross completely wrong and it trickles behind for a goal kick.

Elizabeth Conway
BBC Sport Spanish football reporter at Estadio Bernabéu

Vini Jnr is doing everything in his power to get a hat-trick here. His movement in and around the box has been phenomenal.

Orri Oskarsson slots into the bottom corner for Real Sociedad but the flag goes up immediately because he was clearly offside.

In truth, the game has been done since half time.

Real Madrid are looking at ease with just 10 minutes to go.

Real Madrid make their final change as Jorge Cestero comes on for Aurelien Tchouameni.

Real Sociedad make a change as Daniel Diaz comes on for Pablo Marin.

Another double change for Real Madrid.

On: Brahim Diaz and Dani Ceballos.

Off: Eduardo Camavinga and Federico Valverde.

Elizabeth Conway
BBC Sport Spanish football reporter at Estadio Bernabéu

Mbappe was not included in today’s squad despite being fit and available. Given his recent knee issue, Arbeloa’s decision to rest him appears to be with Real’s Champions League knockout tie against Benfica on Tuesday in mind.

It should be 5-1.

Gonzalo Garcia races clear through on goal and his shot looks to be rolling into the net but a superb sliding clearance stops him getting his second goal of the game.

Carlos Soler swings a dangerous cross into the box but Alvaro Carreras heads away.

Real Sociedad have looked threatening in the last 10 minutes or so.

Jon Martin and Carlos Soler force Thibaut Courtois into two great saves in quick succession.

He stands firm both times but it is the most attention he has had to pay in this match for a while.

Real Sociedad have also made a double change.

Captain Mikel Oyarzabal departs with Orri Oskarsson coming on in his place.

Benat Turrientes comes on for Yangel Herrera.

Elizabeth Conway
BBC Sport Spanish football reporter at Estadio Bernabéu

A massive cheer rings out around the Bernabeu as Real's captain Dani Carvajal comes on to replace Trent. Carvajal has had an immensely frustrating season, having battled a series of injuries as well as knee surgery.

Despite being fit and available, he has barely played any minutes under Arbeloa. In fact, his last start was in September.

Real Madrid make a double change after that corner with both Trent Alexander-Arnold and Antonio Rudiger leaving the field.

David Alaba and Dani Carvajal replace them.

Trent Alexander-Arnold whips a corner into the box but Antonio Rudiger heads over.