Overview
- Barcelona's win over Real Sociedad marked their seventh consecutive La Liga victory, moving them one point ahead of Atletico Madrid at the top of the table.
- Real Sociedad was reduced to 10 men in the 17th minute after Aritz Elustondo's red card for fouling Dani Olmo, shifting the momentum in Barcelona's favor.
- Gerard Martin and Marc Casado both scored their first professional goals in the first half, giving Barcelona a decisive lead before halftime.
- Second-half goals from Ronald Araujo and Robert Lewandowski sealed the victory, with Lewandowski extending his league-leading tally to 21 goals this season.
- The win comes as Barcelona balances a packed schedule, with upcoming matches in the Champions League and Copa del Rey adding to their title pursuits.