Real Sociedad were by far the better team against Barcelona, but in the end, they were made to pay as the Catalans secured a late, late 1-0 win at the Reale Arena.
Match Report
Xavi Hernandez opted to keep the same shape as last weekend’s defeat to Real Madrid. It worked for 60 minutes at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, but it did not against La Real, who were by far the better team in the opening half. They had several good chances, but Marc Andre Ter Stegen was in fine form to make some excellent saves.
Barcelona were awful in the opening , and for the most part, they rarely threatened La Real. However, it mattered little as they won the match in the 93rd minute. Ilkay Gundogan’s excellent cross was bulleted home by Ronald Araujo. Offside was initially given, but VAR overturned the on-field decision, much to the delight of Xavi and his players.
The result means Barcelona rise to third, ahead of Atletico Madrid. Real Sociedad remain in sixth.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
1' Barrenetxea's shot stopped
2' Oyarzabal's shot wide out
15' Takefusa Kubo's shot stopped
27' Cancelo's shot over the bar
53' Mendez's shot stopped
60' Yellow Card! I. Martinez booked
71' Barrenetxea's long shot stopped
75' Raphinha's long shot over the bar
94' GOAL! Real Sociedad 0-1 Barcelona (Ronald Araújo)
Line-ups
Real Sociedad XI: H.Traore, Álex Remiro, Robin Le Normand, Mendez, Merino, Oyarzabal, Zubeldía, Takefusa Kubo, Martín Zubimendi, Aihen Muñoz, Ander Barrenetxea
Subs: Carlos Fernández, Odriozola, Elustondo, Umar, Jon Ander Olasagasti, Jon Aramburu, Beñat Turrientes, Arsen Zakharyan, Unai Marrero, Mohamed-Ali Cho, Urko González de Zarate, Pablo Marín
Barcelona XI: Lewandowski, Gundogan, Ter Stegen, I. Martinez, Cancelo, Kounde, Ronald Araújo, Felix, Álex Baldé, Gavi, Fermín López
Subs: Romeu, Alonso, Christensen, Pena, Ferran Torres, Raphinha, Pedri, Marc Casadó, Ander Astralaga, Lamine Yamal
Peaceking1234
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Appreciation❤ Post For Gundogan as Well , What a Lovely Pass for the Goal , True Maestro🎩💯🔥🔥💯👏
LMRONY10
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happy with the win. but we played really bad game. we can't play like this and win trophies.. we need to improve
Gassim-Jr
644
Barcelona star Gundogan clears the air with squad, nice assist 🫠🥲
Bartholonew
565
The GIF is already here, my pleasure: http://www.goalgif.xyz/v2/live/matchGifs?match_id=53618491&language=en
KALLON51990
559
OUR MAN OF THE MATCH
Gamula09
530
Imagine! Small small clubs they won gasps minutes 90+1’ and 90+2’ 🤔🤔🤔
showkeyd
525
Barcelona to score more than one goal in a single game by like 👇
JeffreyEse
521
Thank you 😊 for saving we Barca fans from humiliation tonight
Labani_6_Barca
502
Thank you for saving us from the noise pollution Captain
Jvon
489
The best defender right now 🦍🦍
jaysinjude
475
Why is xavi trying to make experiment with a big team like Barcelona? when did we start playing 343? it was a very poor performance from Barcelona the whole team was not connecting atall ....pls stop using players out of positions
Peaceking1234
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MASSIVE💯 Appreciation❤ for RONALD ARAUJO 💪💯🔥🔥 , Every Barcelona🔵🔴 Fan Thank you Very much💯🔥👏👏 👏
Yungswag20
450
This man is real deal we need him every single match
MphoIshmael
411
great pass thanks😄😄
ishti
405
A room has been booked for all those who expected Barca to drop points
AsifiweThomas
366
most of my fellow fans are praising araujo and gundogan which they well deserve for giving us three points today but the most important and the savior of the day it's ter stegen he made more excellent saves that kept our players hope up of winning and the reward gundogan and araujo brought must be dedicated to stegen show more love to this man he deserves it
Charlesborn
355
Thank you Araujo. Thank You Ter Stegen. Thank You Pedri, it's great having you back. overall, Barcelona played trash... individuall performance saved us.
Avimonero_12
341
Real Sociedad played but Araujo did Bellingham thing of Eclasico to silent the wave of noise pollution we could've gotten
Boycalox
281
Bro was unique today but just love receiving card
Peaceking1234
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Man of the Match , Man of the Moment , Savior of THE Day, Appreciate❤ Him🔥💯👏👏🔥
ishti
274
Gundogan in important matches
Ămär Khåñ
269
FUTURE CAPITAN❤️
samadsegun82
262
The best XI
Peaceking1234
260
In the Hearts of Madrid Fans👇💯🔥😂😂😂
Peaceking1234
218
Please Appreciate Gavi💎 as well💯 , He was also an Outstanding Figure in Our Midfield 💯👏, Thank God for the Win 💯💯🔥🔥💯💯
Peaceking1234
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No one talking about Martinez's Impressive Defensive Performances😍 and Spectacular Passes🎯 as well 💯👏, This Guy is Actually a True Rock💪💯 as Well and has surprised many💯 , Applaud Him💯👏👏🔥
kayBoris
153
no Barca true fan will pass like ❤️💙 let's appreciate this man he saved us this night 🔵🔴 number one current goalkeeper in the world Ter stegen
Nikilong
127
Better to be late than never 👎 Until the end we fight for the badge 🔝