Real Sociedad defeated Barcelona 2-1 this Saturday at the Anoeta Stadium, in the 20th round of LaLiga. Despite having less possession, the home team was more efficient and endured until the final whis...
Real Sociedad defeated Barcelona 2-1 this Saturday at the Anoeta Stadium, in the 20th round of LaLiga. Despite having less possession, the home team was more efficient and endured until the final whistle.
Barcelona started better and created several chances in the first half. Pedri, Olmo, and Lamine Yamal forced Remiro to make great saves. When Real Sociedad attacked, they were lethal. In the 32nd minute, Oyarzabal took advantage of a precise cross and scored a beautiful goal.
In the second half, the pace remained high. Barça pressed even more and managed to equalize in the 70th minute. Lamine crossed precisely, and Rashford headed firmly to make it 1-1.
Real Sociedad's response was immediate. One minute later, Guedes took advantage of a loose ball in the area and finished with a cross shot to put the hosts back in the lead. The stadium erupted.
In the final minutes, Real was down to ten men after Carlos Soler was sent off. Even so, they withstood Barcelona's pressure, who hit the crossbar and were stopped by more saves from Remiro.
With the victory, Real Sociedad gains important points and confirms their good form under Matarazzo's leadership. Barcelona, despite dominating and having many chances, leaves Anoeta defeated after another difficult night away from home.
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