Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad: Ruthless Los Blancos go eight points clear

Eduardo Camavinga and Luka Modric scored stunning long-range goals as ruthless Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 to go eight points clear at the top of LaLiga.

Mikel Oyarzabal's early penalty put the sixth-placed Basques in front at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, but Madrid fought back to stay on course for the title.

Two brilliant strikes in the space of three minutes late in the first half from Camavinga and Modric put Carlo Ancelotti's side ahead.

Karim Benzema was on target from the penalty spot after having two goals disallowed and Marco Asensio added a fourth goal to cap a hugely impressive performance from Los Blancos.

Oyarzabal drilled La Real into a 10th-minute lead from the spot, firing into the bottom-right corner after Dani Carvajal had upended David Silva.

The leaders ramped up the pressure after that early setback and were level four minutes before half-time, when Camavinga let fly from 30 yards out with his left foot and gave Alex Remiro no chance with a thunderous drive.

Benzema had a goal ruled out for offside moments later, but Modric put Madrid in front by bending a sublime left-foot strike into the top-far corner after creating space for himself with his quick feet.

Los Blancos carried on where they left off after the break.

Benzema had another goal chalked off for offside but slotted home from the spot after a VAR check ruled Vinicius Junior had been fouled by Aritz Elustondo just inside the box.

Asensio put the icing on the cake, tucking in after the marauding Carvajal cut the ball back into his path as La Real were swept aside.

What does it mean? Madrid make emphatic statement

Madrid looked every inch champions elect as they took Real Sociedad apart.

Ancelotti's men conceded a first goal in five LaLiga matches but turned on the style after falling behind, causing Imanol Alguacil's men all sorts of problems a day after second-placed Sevilla were held to a goalless draw at Deportivo Alaves.

That is now seven games unbeaten in LaLiga for Madrid and they will take some stopping.

More milestones for brilliant Benzema

Benzema led the line superbly yet again and he finally got the goal he so richly deserved. The skipper became only the seventh player to score 20 goals in four successive LaLiga seasons when he tucked home from 12 yards.

The France striker is also only the third player to provide 100 LaLiga assists in the 21st century – along with Lionel Messi and Dani Alves – after passing to Modric before he put Madrid into the lead.

Magical Modric

This was another midfield masterclass from Modric, who pulled the strings in the middle of the park.

The Croatia playmaker provided two key passes, dictated the tempo and raised the roof with a sumptuous finish late in the first half.

What's next?

Madrid will have to fire again when they attempt to overturn a 1-0 Champions League deficit at home to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. Real Sociedad will be licking their wounds prior to a home clash with Deportivo Alaves next Sunday.