SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain (AP) — Real Madrid moved one step closer to a 36th Spanish league title after beating Real Sociedad 1-0 and extending its lead atop of the table to 14 points on Friday. Carlo Ancelotti’s men need just five points from their last five games to ensure the title will return to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Real Madrid continue their confirmation charge for the La Liga title as they visit Real Sociedad on Friday, afforded an early match on the weekend to give them time to prepare for next week's European challenge.

Arda Guler scored on his first La Liga start as Real Madrid closed in on the title with victory at Real Sociedad.

Real Madrid's quest to win a 36th La Liga title continues on Friday when they travel to Real Sociedad as they climb up the table. Los Blancos have an 11-point lead over second-place Barcelona heading into the weekend and could be a few short weeks away from clinching their first title in two years.

Arda Güler has not had the easiest of starts to life at Real Madrid but he is now hitting his stride, scoring on his first La Liga start for the club.

An 11-point advantage means that Real Madrid is now the clear favorite to win La Liga for 2023/24, and they could seal the title in early May should results go their way.

Arda Guler scores on his first La Liga start as Real Madrid close in on the title with victory at Real Sociedad.

Real Madrid's squad list for Friday's La Liga clash against Real Sociedad has been changed at the last minute in a susprise development.