Overview
- Mikel Oyarzabal put La Real ahead, Marcus Rashford equalised, and Gonçalo Guedes restored the lead a minute later in San Sebastián.
- Barcelona had three first-half goals ruled out and a penalty decision overturned by VAR, and they hit the woodwork five times.
- Goalkeeper Álex Remiro made several crucial saves that kept Real Sociedad in front.
- De Jong condemned Gil Manzano's demeanor and stoppage-time management, and Hansi Flick said "Frenkie is right" while declining to dwell on officiating.
- The defeat trimmed Barcelona's LaLiga advantage to one point over Real Madrid, and Sociedad finished with 10 men after Carlos Soler's late red card.