Champions Real Madrid held to goalless draw in league opener

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Real Madrid were held to a goalless draw away to Real Sociedad on Sunday night as Zinedine Zidane’s side endured a difficult start to the defence of their LaLiga title.

Zidane handed a start to Martin Odegaard as the Norwegian made his first league appearance for Los Blancos since 2015 and he impressed against the team he played for on loan last season.

The Spanish Champions started their campaign a week later than other teams, having been in European action last month but looked short of their best.

They created very few clear-cut chances, Karim Benzema’s low strike pushed away by goalkeeper, Alex Remiro.

Ex-Manchester City midfielder, David Silva, made his Sociedad debut but was unable to create a goal.

The hosts had the better of the chances but Alexander Isak’s low strike was kept out by Thibaut Courtois and Ander Barrenetxea side-footed a volley narrowly wide.

Real were without the injured Eden Hazard who was out with an ankle injury, while Welshman, Gareth Bale, left the club this week to re-join Tottenham on a season-long loan deal.

Brazilian youngsters Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo failed to make an impact on the game.

Dani Carvajal’s long-range strike was straight at Sociedad keeper, Remiro, who also kept out Toni Kroos’ curling strike to leave the visitors frustrated on their return to action.

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