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Sociedad Ends Barca's Streak in Thriller!
19 Jan
Summary
- Real Sociedad defeated league leaders Barcelona 2-1.
- Barcelona hit the woodwork five times in the second half.
- Sociedad scored twice in two minutes to secure the win.
Real Sociedad delivered a stunning performance on Sunday, defeating league leaders Barcelona 2-1 and halting their impressive 11-match winning streak. The encounter, played in difficult weather conditions, was a testament to Sociedad's resilience as they weathered intense pressure from Barcelona.
Mikel Oyarzabal put Real Sociedad ahead in the 32nd minute with a well-executed volley. Barcelona managed to equalize in the 70th minute through a header from substitute Marcus Rashford. However, the home side responded almost immediately, with Goncalo Guedes scoring the decisive goal a minute later with another volley.
Despite the defeat, Barcelona remains at the top of the La Liga standings. The match was characterized by numerous close calls and disallowed goals, with Barcelona notably striking the post five times in the second half, a dramatic display of near misses.
