Luka Modric scores stunner as Real Madrid come from behind to beat Real Sociedad and tighten grip on Liga title race

One of the great goals of Luka Modric's career proved decisive in Real Madrid's victory over Real Sociedad. The visitors to the Santiago Bernabeu took the lead in the tenth minute.

After David Silva was brought down in the box by Dani Carvajal, Mikel Oyarzabal made no mistake from 12 yards. Ad/> Eduardo Camavinga equalised five minutes before the break, an effort which had a stroke of luck deflecting off Asier Illarramendi and past Alex Remiro.

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