Guedes nets winner as Real Sociedad beat Barcelona | OneFootball

In a pulsating match at the Reale Arena, Real Sociedad edged out Barcelona 2-1 in the 20th fixture of the LaLiga EA Sports 25/26 season. Despite Barcelona's dominance in possession and chances, it was Real Sociedad's clinical finishing that dictated the final score.

The match kicked off with Barcelona taking an early lead in the 7th minute through Fermín López, who executed a precise right-footed strike from outside the penalty area. However, Real Sociedad responded in the 32nd minute as Mikel Oyarzabal levelled the score, converting a close-range effort assisted by Gonçalo Guedes. The game intensified further when Marcus Rashford put Barcelona ahead once again in the 70th minute, only for Gonçalo Guedes to restore parity for Real Sociedad just a minute later with a spectacular right-footed shot into the top left corner, assisted by Carlos Soler.

Despite Barcelona's overwhelming control of the game with 73% possession and 25 shots, their efforts were thwarted by a resilient Real Sociedad defence and the agility of their goalkeeper. Real Sociedad, on the other hand, made the most of their limited opportunities, scoring two goals from just seven shots.

The match also saw a dramatic turn in the 88th minute when Carlos Soler, who had earlier provided an assist, received a red card, leaving Real Sociedad to fend off Barcelona's late attempts with ten men. The victory is a testament to Real Sociedad's determination and tactical execution, proving that efficiency in front of goal can indeed trump possession.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

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Missed opportunity. Pedri from Barcelona had a header attempt from the middle of the penalty area.

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Missed opportunity! Pedri from Barcelona heads the ball over the goal from the center of the box after a quick counterattack.

Barcelona takes the lead against Real Sociedad, with the score now 1-0. Fermín López scores with a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, finding the bottom left corner of the net.

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Missed opportunity! Dani Olmo from Barcelona took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.

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Missed opportunity! Dani Olmo from Barcelona takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it sails over the crossbar. He was set up by Lamine Yamal.

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Missed opportunity! Lamine Yamal from Barcelona took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Dani Olmo.

Real Sociedad takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Barcelona. Mikel Oyarzabal finds the back of the net with a left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box, placing it into the bottom left corner. The assist comes from Gonçalo Guedes, who delivered a precise cross.

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GOAL Real Sociedad: Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad) scores!

Mikel Oyarzabal scores goal number 6 in the competition (17 matches)

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Missed opportunity! Alejandro Balde from Barcelona took a left-footed shot from a challenging position on the left side, but it goes wide to the left.

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Missed opportunity! Eric García from Barcelona attempts a header from the center of the box, but it goes just to the right. The chance was set up by Dani Olmo, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.

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Missed opportunity. Fermín López from Barcelona takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes over the bar. He was assisted by Pedri.

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Missed opportunity! Lamine Yamal from Barcelona takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a direct free kick, but it sails over the crossbar.

It's now Real Sociedad 1, Barcelona 1. Marcus Rashford scores for Barcelona with a header from just a few yards out, directing it into the bottom left corner. The assist came from Lamine Yamal, who delivered a perfectly timed through ball.

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GOAL Barcelona: Marcus Rashford (Barcelona) scores!

Marcus Rashford scores goal number 3 in the competition (19 matches) Marcus Rashford scores goal number 9 for his team (30 matches)

Real Sociedad takes the lead 2-1 against Barcelona. Gonçalo Guedes scores with a right-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, finding the top left corner of the net. The assist comes from Carlos Soler.

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GOAL Real Sociedad: Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad) scores!

Gonçalo Guedes scores goal number 5 in the competition (20 matches) Gonçalo Guedes scores goal number 6 for his team (24 matches)

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Missed opportunity! Mikel Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad had a header from just a short distance that went just wide to the left. The chance was set up by a cross from Álvaro Odriozola.

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Red Card for Carlos Soler (Real Sociedad)

Carlos Soler has now picked up 0 red in the competition (17 matches)

90 +6':

Missed opportunity. Lamine Yamal from Barcelona took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.

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The referee whistles for the end of the match