Barcelona delivered a thrilling comeback against Real Sociedad on Sunday, overturning a halftime deficit to win 2-1 at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium. The defending champions leapfrogged Real Madrid to claim first place in La Liga.
The action kicked off early when Marcus Rashford tested Sociedad’s goalkeeper Alex Remiro in the 10th minute. Sociedad stunned the hosts in the 31st minute as Ander Barrenetxea beat Jules Kounde in the box and squared for Álvaro Odriozola to slide home the opener.
Barcelona hit back just before half when Rashford’s corner found Jules Kounde, who headed in to level the score and erase the defenders’ earlier mistake. The equalizer energized the crowd and set the tone for the second half.
After coming on at halftime, Lamine Yamal — fresh from showing off his Kopa Trophy award — danced past defenders and delivered a pinpoint cross to Robert Lewandowski. The Polish striker powered a header into the net in the 59th minute for the decisive goal.
Lewandowski nearly added a second off Dani Olmo’s clever backheel, but his strike rattled the crossbar. Barcelona held on for their sixth win in seven league games, extending their lead at the top by a single point and underlining their title credentials.
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Barcelona's comeback capped by Lewandowski's winner against Sociedad
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