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Real Sociedad Beat Barcelona 2-1, End Streak as Referee Dispute Flares

Post-match focus shifted to Frenkie de Jong's criticism of referee Jesús Gil Manzano.

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.