Overview

• Introduced in the 58th minute after nearly a month out with a groin issue, Yamal needed under a minute to beat his man and cross for Robert Lewandowski’s deciding header.
• He later saw a finish wiped out for a marginal offside and fashioned another chance for Lewandowski that struck the crossbar.
• Coach Hansi Flick said he was happy to have Yamal back and highlighted his capacity to create chances and deliver the final pass.
• Real Sociedad manager Sergio Francisco described Yamal as “most likely the best in the world” and said his entrance decided the match.
• The 2-1 win kept Barcelona unbeaten at six wins and one draw and put them top on 19 points, with 17-year-old Pedro “Dro” Fernández making his full debut.