In a dramatic LaLiga showdown at the Reale Arena, Real Sociedad delivered a stunning 2-1 victory over league leaders Barcelona, snapping the Catalans’ impressive 11-match winning streak across all competitions. The match, played under challenging wet conditions, evolved into a tale of exceptional goalkeeping and remarkable misfortune for the visiting side.
The breakthrough came in the 32nd minute when Mikel Oyarzabal expertly volleyed home from Goncalo Guedes’ precision cross. Barcelona’s relentless pressure finally yielded an equalizer in the 70th minute through substitute Marcus Rashford, who headed home Lamine Yamal’s delivery shortly after entering the pitch.
However, Sociedad immediately reclaimed their advantage just sixty seconds later when Guedes unleashed a spectacular volley from Carlos Soler’s cross. The match took another dramatic turn when Soler received a straight red card in the 88th minute for a dangerous challenge on Pedri, reducing the hosts to ten men.
The story of the match was written in Barcelona’s extraordinary misfortune, with the woodwork denying them on five separate occasions during the second half alone. Goalkeeper Alex Remiro emerged as the undeniable hero for Sociedad, producing a series of spectacular saves that kept the league leaders at bay throughout the match.
Despite the setback, Barcelona maintains their position at the summit of LaLiga with 49 points, holding a narrow one-point advantage over rivals Real Madrid. The result opens up the title race while showcasing Sociedad’s capability to compete with Spain’s elite teams.