Real Sociedad v Real Madrid - Guler scores as Madrid win

A weekend off now for Real Madrid before they switch focus to their Champions League semi-final first leg at Bayern Munich next week.

The defeat was a blow for Real Sociedad's European hopes. They are sixth, but the teams behind them will now fancy their chances of overtaking them.

It wasn't pretty but that's job done for Real Madrid. Four more points and they will win La Liga.

All over!

Real Madrid edge victory to go 14 points clear at the top.

Eduardo Camavinga's strong shot is pushed away as Real Madrid almost snatch a second, but then the whistle goes for offside.

The ball is clipped in but Antonio Rudiger heads away.

Real Sociedad win a free-kick midway inside the Real Madrid half after Arsen Zakharyan is fouled. This one needs to get into the box...

Real Sociedad will feel like this is a big opportunity missed if they don't equalise. Real Madrid's only real chance was their goal.

We're into the first of five minutes of stoppage time.

More firepower for Real Sociedad as André Silva replaces defender Robin Le Normand.

Lucas Vázquez is on for the final minutes for Real Madrid as he replaces Luka Modric.

The victory is within Real Madrid's grasp.

Sheraldo Becker, who came on a couple of minutes ago, is causing problems and bends an effort just over for the hosts.

The noise from the home fans increases.

Into the final 10 minutes and Real Sociedad are increasing the pressure now.

Real Sociedad go close to halving the deficit as Mikel Oyarzabal latches on to a great ball through the middle but clips his shot just wide.

Time is running out for Real Sociedad as both sides make more changes. Jude Bellingham is staying on the bench for Real Madrid with Carlo Ancelotti keen to give him a rest.

Mikel Oyarzabal prods in after a shot deflects through to him, but he was offside.

Vinicius Jr has looked bright since coming on and he's chasing after everything. He tries to slip through Brahim Diaz, but Real Sociedad deal with the danger.

Martín Zubimendi loses the ball to Luka Modric, and then commits a foul trying to win it back, so he is booked.

The lack of any rhythm to this half will suit Real Madrid as they look to grind out the win.

Real Madrid make a double change as Vinicius Jr and Federico Valverde come on, with Dani Ceballos and goalscorer Arda Guler going off.

The hosts make the first change of the game as Arsen Zakharyan comes on for Benat Turrientes, who has arguably been Real Sociedad's best player in this game.