Barcelona’s unbeaten run in La Liga came to an abrupt end on Sunday as they suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat at Real Sociedad. The Catalan giants were denied an early lead when Robert Lewandowski’s goal was controversially ruled out for offside, sparking a heated debate over the accuracy of the semi-automated offside technology.
Despite dominating possession, Barcelona struggled to create clear-cut chances and failed to register a single shot on target. Real Sociedad, on the other hand, made the most of their opportunities, with Sheraldo Becker scoring the only goal of the match in the 33rd minute.
The absence of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal was keenly felt by Barcelona, who lacked his spark and creativity in the final third. Dani Olmo, who started on the bench, failed to make an impact when he came on in the second half.
Barcelona’s defeat leaves them six points clear of second-placed Real Madrid, who have played one game less. However, the loss raises questions about the team’s ability to maintain their impressive form throughout the season.
Real Sociedad, meanwhile, celebrated a famous victory that moved them up to eighth in the standings. The Basque side showed great resilience and determination to hold off Barcelona’s attacking threats.
