And leaving behind the honorary Winter Winner title. Real Madrid lost the top position in San Sebastian after a very tight encounter against Real Sociedad. The home side took the lead early in the second half thanks to Karpin's action. Guti replaced Beckahm in the starting lineup, while Westerveld did not appear with Real Sociedad tonight, though Alberto did a good job in his place. This player made it impossible for Real Madrid to earn more points from this visit to San Sebastian. It is the third defeat this season, which has put Queiroz' side out of the top position down to second, a point behind Valencia. Next thing is Spanish Cup game against Eibar in search of the quarterfinals.
THE MATCH
1 – REAL SOCIEDAD: Alberto; Potillon, Shürrer, Kvarme, Aitor; Aramburu (Xabi Alonso 57´), Gabilondo, Alkiza (Mikel Alonso 74´), Karpin; Nihat (De Paula 78´) and Kovacevic.
0 – REAL MADRID: Casillas; Salgado, Roberto Carlos, Pavon, Raul Bravo; Helguera, Guti (Solari 71´), Zidane, Figo; Raul and Ronaldo.
GOALS:
1-0, min.63: Centre shot by Nihat, Casillas lets the ball loose in the area and Karpin makes the most of this chance.
REFEREE: Undiano Mallenco, Navarra Referees Association. Raul Bravo and Alkiza were cautioned.
OTHER FACTS: Liga Matchday 19. Anoeta Stadium, full (32.000 spectators). Florentino Perez watched the game from the royal box. Real Madrid wore its second kit, the navy-blue one.
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