Madrid, Feb. 27 -- Endrick's first-half goal gave Real Madrid a first-leg advantage in their Copa del Rey semifinal against Real Sociedad, as they won 1-0 in San Sebastian.
Real Sociedad gave everything to find an equalizer, but lacked finesse in the final pass, although Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin also made several good saves.
Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti had some surprises, with Endrick and Arda Guler both starting, and that paid off in the 19th minute when the Brazilian collected a diagonal pass from Jude Bellingham, with home defender Igor Zubeldia playing him onside.
Endrick controlled with his thigh and beat Alex Remiro with his left foot.
Mikel Oyarzabal was close to equalizing for Real Sociedad as he found space in the Ma...