Barcelona’s 11-Game Run Ends With 2-1 Loss at Real Sociedad

Overview

• Barcelona’s lead at the top of La Liga is down to one point after the defeat halted their 11-match winning streak.
• Three Barcelona goals were ruled out, a first-half penalty was overturned by VAR, five efforts struck the woodwork, and goalkeeper Álex Remiro made key saves.
• Mikel Oyarzabal put La Real ahead, Marcus Rashford equalized in the 70th minute, and Gonçalo Guedes restored the home side’s lead almost immediately.
• Hansi Flick said the result did not reflect the performance and framed it as misfortune, a view echoed by expected-goals data of about 3.67 to 1.01 in Barcelona’s favor.
• Players highlighted contentious officiating decisions, with Frenkie de Jong criticizing referee Gil Manzano and scrutiny focusing on Lamine Yamal’s disallowed goal.