November 11, (THEWILL) – Real Sociedad brought Barcelona’s seven-match winning streak to a halt with a decisive 1-0 victory at the Reale Arena.
The home team’s triumph marked their second league success in 17 encounters against the Spanish league leaders, delivering a significant result in the 2024/2025 La Liga season.
The match began with Barcelona creating early opportunities, including Robert Lewandowski finding the net, though the goal was struck off due to an offside infringement.
Real Sociedad responded with mounting pressure, as Brais Mendez and Takefusa Kubo tested Barcelona goalkeeper Inaki Pena before Sheraldo Becker converted Luka Sucic’s assist in the 33rd minute.
The hosts maintained their momentum throughout the fixture, with Mikel Oyarzabal missing a prime opportunity to extend their advantage before the interval.
The second half witnessed continued dominance from Real Sociedad, though their finishing proved inconsistent, with Ander Barrenetxea among those unable to capitalise on promising positions.
Despite controlling possession in the final stages, Barcelona failed to generate meaningful opportunities, resulting in their first loss in eight matches.
The defeat represents a significant setback for Hansi Flick’s team, who had demonstrated strong form across all competitions leading into this encounter.
The result propelled Real Sociedad into the top half of La Liga standings, positioning them within two points of European qualification spots.
Manager Imanol Alguacil’s strategic approach proved effective against the league leaders, reinforcing their competitive credentials in Spain’s top division.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
