Barcelona returned to the Laliga Summit with a 4-0 win over Real Sociedad.
A clinical performance by the hosts, with the help of an early red card for Captain Sociedad Aitz Elustondo, saw them continue their push for the title of the league.
Real Sociedad believed they had a dream to start when they found the net for just four minutes in, with the cut of Ander Barrenetxea leading to Jon Gomez’s fading finish. However, the target was quickly excluded due to a marginal offside by Jon Lopez in accumulation, promoting a disappointing afternoon for visitors.
Things got a drastic turn in the 17th minute when the captain of the Sociedad Elustondo showed a straight red card. The defender brought Dani Olmo, who competed in the goal, leaving referee Alejandro Quintero Gonzalez without sending him but sending him. From that moment on, the game got a predictable pattern, with Barcelona claiming complete control.
The discovery arrived eight minutes after the red card. A dazzling move by Lamine Yamal saw teenage Bamboozle Lopez before installing Olmo in the box.
The Spaniard gave a perfect floating passage to the left-back Gerard Martin, who ride his first superior goal with stunning fashion to give Barcelona a well-won lead.
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Floodgates were threatening to open and the second goal came in the 29th minute. The corner of Pedri was clear from goalkeeper Sociedad Alex Remiro, but the ball fell to Olmo, whose strong strike took a lucky diversion from Marc Casado before being in the lower corner.
With a two goals and a numerical advantage, Barcelona continued to dominate after the break. Sociedad, who is already struggling to keep the rhythm, retreated deeper into their defensive shape, but could not keep the relentless attack of Blaugrana.
The third of Barcelona came in the 56th minute, with the courtesy of Ronald Araujo. A corner from Yamal found Robert Lewandowski, whose header was instinctively saved from Remiro. However, the recovery was kindly fell for Araujo, who shook his first Laliga goal of the season, ironically against the same side he last in November 2023.
Just four minutes later, Lewandowski added his name to the match sheet to make it 4-0. Araujo returned the provider this time, dragging a low shot throughout the goal, which the Polish striker instinctively redirects the past Remiro. The target marked the 21st of the Laliga campaign and underlined the ruthless of Barcelona in front of the goal.
Niki expands Barcelona’s dominance in Real Sociedad, now winning 26 of the last 27 meetings at their home in Laliga. Most importantly, it pushes them back to the top of the championship table as they continue to challenge their title.
