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.