Overview
- Mikel Oyarzabal struck on 32 minutes, Marcus Rashford leveled on 70, and Gonçalo Guedes restored the lead a minute later at the Reale Arena.
- Barcelona had three first-half goals disallowed and a stoppage-time penalty rescinded after VAR reviews.
- Real Sociedad finished with ten men after Carlos Soler’s 88th-minute red card and survived late pressure as Jules Koundé headed against the bar.
- Takefusa Kubo departed on a stretcher in the second half with an injury, with his condition yet to be detailed.
- Barcelona stayed top on 49 points with Real Madrid on 48, as Raphinha missed out due to a right-thigh blow confirmed by the club.