Barcelona came from behind to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, keeping their La Liga title hopes alive and sending a strong message to their rivals in the race for the trophy.
The visitors stunned the home crowd when Alvaro Odriozola opened the scoring in the first half, but Barcelona showed resilience and determination as Jules Kounde equalized just before halftime, before Robert Lewandowski struck the decisive goal in the second half to seal the comeback win.
Sociedad strike first despite Barca dominance
Although Barcelona controlled possession and dictated the tempo from the start, it was Sociedad who drew first blood. Ander Barrenetxea whipped in a dangerous cross, and Odriozola managed to stretch and guide the ball into the net, giving the visitors an unexpected 1-0 advantage against the run of play.
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Barcelona responded strongly, refusing to let their heads drop. Just before the break, Marcus Rashford swung in a precise corner, and Jules Kounde rose highest to head home the equalizer, lifting the spirits of the fans and restoring hope for the Catalans.
Lewandowski delivers decisive blow
After halftime, Barcelona continued to push forward with relentless pressure, and their persistence paid off in the 60th minute. Substitute Lamine Yamal produced a dazzling piece of skill to break free of his marker before delivering a clever pass to Lewandowski, who calmly slotted the ball past the goalkeeper to put Barcelona 2-1 ahead.
Sociedad tried to respond, but Barcelona’s defense held firm, ensuring that the comeback was complete. The result not only gave the Blaugrana three valuable points but also reaffirmed their ability to grind out wins in crucial matches.
With this victory, Barcelona remain firmly in contention at the top of La Liga and could potentially reclaim first place depending on how other title challengers perform in their upcoming fixtures. The performance also highlighted the influence of young talents like Yamal, alongside the experience of Lewandowski, proving that the team has both flair and grit in their title pursuit.