Real Sociedad vs Barcelona 2025-26 LALIGA
88': Carlos Soler
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2 - 1
2 - 1
Barcelona loss puts gap to Real Madrid down to one point
Barcelona's 11-match winning run came to an end as 10-man Real Sociedad clung on to secure a 2-1 win over the LaLiga leaders in a gripping contest at the Reale Arena.
Match Commentary
- 0': First Half begins.
- 32': Goal! Real Sociedad 1, Barcelona 0. Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Gonçalo Guedes with a cross.
- 37': Beñat Turrientes (Real Sociedad) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+8': First Half ends, Real Sociedad 1, Barcelona 0.
- 51': Jon Aramburu (Real Sociedad) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 58': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Jon Gorrotxategi replaces Beñat Turrientes.
- 58': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Álvaro Odriozola replaces Brais Méndez.
- 62': Substitution, Barcelona. Robert Lewandowski replaces Ferran Torres.
- 62': Substitution, Barcelona. João Cancelo replaces Alejandro Balde.
- 63': Substitution, Barcelona. Marcus Rashford replaces Dani Olmo.
- 69': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Aihen Muñoz replaces Sergio Gómez.
- 69': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Ander Barrenetxea replaces Takefusa Kubo because of an injury.
- 70': Goal! Real Sociedad 1, Barcelona 1. Marcus Rashford (Barcelona) header from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lamine Yamal with a through ball.
- 71': Goal! Real Sociedad 2, Barcelona 1. Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Carlos Soler.
- 76': Eric García (Barcelona) is shown the yellow card.
- 78': Igor Zubeldia (Real Sociedad) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 82': Substitution, Real Sociedad. Duje Caleta-Car replaces Jon Aramburu.
- 83': Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 85': Fermín López (Barcelona) is shown the yellow card.
- 85': Substitution, Barcelona. Gerard Martín replaces Pau Cubarsí.
- 85': Substitution, Barcelona. Roony Bardghji replaces Jules Koundé.
- 88': Carlos Soler (Real Sociedad) is shown the red card.
- 90'+9': Second Half ends, Real Sociedad 2, Barcelona 1.
Game Information
Competition: Spanish LALIGA
Venue: Reale Arena
Location: Anoeta Stadium, Spain
Attendance: 36,346
Venue: Reale Arena
Location: Anoeta Stadium, Spain
Attendance: 36,346
Spanish LALIGA Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +32 | Barcelona | 20 | 49 | 3 |
| +26 | Real Madrid | 20 | 48 | 2 |
| +18 | Villarreal | 19 | 41 | 4 |
| +18 | Atlético Madrid | 20 | 41 | 3 |
Statistics
 BAR |
RSO |
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 13 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 3 | Offsides | 4 |
| 8 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 3 | Saves | 8 |
| 72.5 | Possession | 27.5 |
| 25 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 9 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.9 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 535 | Accurate Passes | 148 |
| 604 | Passes | 223 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 6 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
| 22 | Crosses | 14 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 48 | Long Balls | 58 |
| 27 | Accurate Long Balls | 21 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 8 | Effective Tackles | 12 |
| 15 | Tackles | 21 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 6 | Interceptions | 8 |
| 29 | Effective Clearances | 32 |
| 29 | Clearances | 32 |
Real Sociedad (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Álex Remiro (GK) |
| 5 | Igor Zubeldia  |
| 31 | Jon Martín |
| 17 | Sergio Gómez |
| 2 | Jon Aramburu |
| 18 | Carlos Soler |
| 8 | Beñat Turrientes |
| 11 | Gonçalo Guedes |
| 14 | Takefusa Kubo |
| 10 | Mikel Oyarzabal |
| 23 | Brais Méndez |
Barcelona (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | Joan García (GK) |
| 24 | Eric García |
| 5 | Pau Cubarsí |
| 3 | Alejandro Balde |
| 23 | Jules Koundé |
| 21 | Frenkie de Jong |
| 8 | Pedri |
| 16 | Fermín López |
| 7 | Ferran Torres |
| 20 | Dani Olmo |
| 10 | Lamine Yamal |
LALIGA News
Frenkie De Jong slams arrogant ref after Barcelona loss
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong attacked referee Jesús Gil Manzano's arrogant attitude after the LaLiga leader's 11-game winning run was ended by Real Sociedad on Sunday.
Barcelona loss puts gap to Real Madrid down to one point
Barcelona's 11-match winning run came to an end as 10-man Real Sociedad clung on to secure a 2-1 win over the LaLiga leaders in a gripping contest at the Reale Arena.