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Barcelona Streak Ends With 2-1 Loss at Real Sociedad as Title Gap Shrinks

Captain Frenkie de Jong denounced Jesús Gil Manzano’s demeanor, citing VAR reversals alongside disputed timekeeping.

Overview

  • Mikel Oyarzabal put Real Sociedad ahead before Marcus Rashford leveled in the 70th minute, only for Gonçalo Guedes to restore the hosts’ lead a minute later.
  • Barcelona had three first-half goals disallowed and a penalty award overturned by VAR, fueling frustration over key decisions.
  • The visitors struck the woodwork five times in the second half, with goalkeeper Alex Remiro producing several crucial saves.
  • De Jong said he was booked after questioning the added time and complained he could not speak with the referee; coach Hansi Flick backed his captain’s view.
  • The defeat leaves Barcelona one point clear at the top of LaLiga, while Sociedad finished with 10 men after Carlos Soler’s late red card.