Goals: Oyarzabal (32nd) and Guedes (71st) for Real // Rashford (70th) for the Blaugranas (70th)
Carton rouge : Carlos Soler (88ᵉ)
Misstep. Barcelona’s streak of eleven consecutive victories ended this Sunday evening at Anoeta against Real Sociedad (2-1). Despite a thunderous start to the match, marked by two disallowed goals, Hansi Flick’s men outrageously dominated the match but failed to shake the net. Against all expectations, the Blaugranas, deprived of Raphina, are the first to concede a pawn. On a cross from Gonçalo Guedes, Mikel Oyarzabal appeared at the far post and deceived Joan Garcia with a flat left foot (1-0). Despite this fact of play, Barça moves forward, like Koundé’s shot, pushed back for a corner (42nd) and even thinks of obtaining a penalty. Once again, VAR will dash their hopes.
The Remiro wall
In the second half, Dani Olmo tries to get his team back on track but Remiro diverts his attempt onto the post (49th). After a shower of changes, the Blaugranas return to the charge and it is this time on a smashed header from Robert Lewandowski that the Basque goalkeeper makes a miracle by diverting the ball onto the bar with a beautiful tap (65ᵉ). We think that Barça is on the right end when Marcus Rashford, served by a delicious new ball from Yamal, scores with a header (1-1, 70th) but in the process Guedes gives Real the advantage again with a cross strike which surprises Garcia (2-1, 71st). At the very end of the match, Jules Koundé in turn found the bar with a header before Carlos Soler was sent off for a sole on Pedri’s ankle. Finally, Rashford attempts a direct corner but once again the post repels a Catalan attempt. At the end of a match with a crazy scenario, Real Sociedad defeats Barça, which sees Real Madrid return to within one unit of first place.
Lamine Yamal decisive for his return with Barça, new leader of La Liga
Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.
