Barcelona’s seven-match La Liga winning streak came to an unexpected end on Sunday with a 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad. Despite having 70% possession, Barca, led by Hansi Flick, failed to register a single shot on target—a surprising stat for a team that has scored 40 goals in 12 matches this season, 15 more than their rivals, Real Madrid. Sociedad’s Sheraldo Becker scored the game’s only goal in the 33rd minute, exploiting a defensive lapse to find the net with a swift finish. Barcelona’s frustration grew when Robert Lewandowski’s goal was ruled offside in the 15th minute, a decision that Flick later criticized as unfair.
Barca’s young star, Lamine Yamal, missed the game due to fitness issues, and his absence was felt as substitute Fermín López struggled to fill his role. Despite the setback, Barcelona still tops the La Liga standings with 33 points from 13 matches, maintaining a six-point lead over Real Madrid, who have played one game less. Sociedad’s win lifts them to eighth place, marking a significant moment in the La Liga title race.
