Vinicius Jr shines in Real Madrid win at Real Sociedad - in pictures

Jovic also on target in 2-0 win after Benzema forced off injured

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  Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior reacts to missing a goal opportunity during the Spanish La Liga match with Real Sociedad. AFP

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  Luka Jovic of Real Madrid celebrates with teammates Vinicius Junior and David Alaba after scoring their side's second goal. Getty Images

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  Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior is challenged by Real Sociedad's Spanish midfielder Igor Zubeldia. AFP

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  Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Rodrygo and Eder Militao. AFP

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  Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior runs past Real Sociedad's Spanish goalkeeper Alex Remiro. AFP

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  Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior vies with Real Sociedad's Spanish midfielder Igor Zubeldia. AFP

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  Luka Jovic of Real Madrid celebrates with teammates Vinicius Junior and David Alaba. Getty Images

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  Real Madrid players celebrate their second goal scored by Serbian forward Luka Jovic. AFP

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  Real Madrid's Luka Jovic celebrates with Vinicius Junior, right, after scoring. (AP Photo

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  Real Sociedad's defender Robin Le Normand in action against Real Madrid's striker Karim Benzema. EPA

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  Real Madrid's striker Karim Benzema leaves the pitch after suffering an injury. EPA

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  Real Sociedad's Robin Le Normand in action with Real Madrid's Karim Benzema. Reuters

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  Real Madrid's Brazilian midfielder Casemiro vies with Real Sociedad's Spanish defender Diego Ric. AFP

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  Real Sociedad's Alexander Sorloth, centre, challenges for the ball with Real Madrid's Casemiro. AP Photo

Real Madrid travelled north to San Sebastian and left with a statement 2-0 win against Real Sociedad on Saturday to move eight points clear at the top of La Liga.

With Karim Benzema forced off after 17 minutes with a hamstring injury, it was once again Vinicius Jr who stood out by scoring his 10th goal of the season and driving the home side's defence crazy with his boldness and audacity.

Real's man of the hour, 21-year-old 'Vini' has been of one of the standout players in Europe during this campaign and is two goals behind Benzema at the top of LaLiga’s scoring charts.

Luka Jovic, who replaced the injured Benzema, enjoyed his best game as a Real Madrid player, assisting Vinicius for the first goal and scoring the second with a diving header.