Barcelona secured a dominant 4-0 victory over 10-man Real Sociedad, reclaiming top spot in La Liga. Goals from Gerard Martin, Marc Casado, Ronald Araujo, and Robert Lewandowski ensured the hosts capitalized on an early red card to Sociedad, extending their winning streak to six matches in the title race.
Barcelona regained the top position in La Liga with a dominant 4-0 victory over Real Sociedad at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, following a thrilling performance that saw them capitalize on an early red card to the visitors. The win, which extended their winning streak to six matches, featured goals from Gerard Martin, Marc Casado, Ronald Araujo, and Robert Lewandowski, pushing them one point ahead of Atletico Madrid, who had briefly moved into first place after their 1-0 win over Athletic Club.
The match took a pivotal turn in the 17th minute when Real Sociedad's Aritz Elustondo received a straight red card for a foul on Dani Olmo, denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity. Barcelona quickly took advantage, with Martin scoring his first-ever goal for the club in the 25th minute, following a clever assist from Olmo. Just four minutes later, Olmo’s strike deflected off Marc Casado for a fortunate second goal. Barcelona’s dominance continued, and barely a minute after Pedri hit the woodwork with a long-range effort, Araujo scored with a header from a corner. Lewandowski sealed the rout in the 60th minute with a simple finish, directing Araujo’s shot past Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro. The victory ensures Barcelona stays firmly in the title race, now holding a slender advantage at the top of La Liga.
