Football results – The crucial win against Real Sociedad in the 7th round of La Liga helped Barcelona seize the league lead away from archrival Real Madrid.
Barcelona entered the match against Real Sociedad confidently, taking control of the ball from the opening minutes. At the 10th minute, Rashford nearly scored with a sharp header, but goalkeeper Remiro made an excellent save.
However, Real Sociedad unexpectedly took the lead in the 31st minute. Following an assist from Barrenetxea, Alvaro Odriozola finished into an empty net, putting the visitors ahead 1-0. Refusing to be outdone, Barcelona surged strongly. At the 43rd minute, from a corner kick, Rashford delivered a precise cross for Jules Kounde to rise and head cleanly, leveling the score at 1-1. The first half ended with a tight contest and many missed chances.
Barcelona secures a vital victory over Real Sociedad
After the break, Barca significantly increased their pace. Lewandowski repeatedly threatened with shots that were either blocked or off target. On the other side, Oyarzabal and Kubo also created danger, with Kubo’s powerful shot striking the crossbar and rattling Szczesny’s goal.
The turning point came in the 59th minute. Lamine Yamal skillfully dribbled and crossed for Lewandowski to jump and head. The ball hit the post and bounced into the net, increasing Barca’s lead to 2-1. This goal showcased the Polish striker’s class.
In the remaining minutes, both teams had chances to score more. Lewandowski and Olmo tested their luck with long-range shots, while Real Sociedad relied on Kubo and Oyarzabal’s breakthroughs. Nevertheless, shots were either off target or defended well. The most notable moment was Kubo’s powerful strike hitting the crossbar in the 84th minute, missing a valuable equalizing opportunity for the visitors.
The match concluded with a 2-1 win for Barcelona. This result propelled coach Hansi Flick’s team to the top of La Liga with 19 points, one point ahead of their main rival Real Madrid.
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