FC Barcelona bounced back in style with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Real Sociedad, a result that keeps their momentum alive in the La Liga title race. The night was marked by the return of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and a commanding performance from defender Jules Koundé, who both played crucial roles in the win.
Barcelona had to dig deep after falling behind early, with Sociedad capitalizing on a defensive lapse. But the Catalan giants responded with resilience, spearheaded by Yamal, whose return from injury injected pace, creativity, and unpredictability into the attack. His sharp runs down the flank kept Sociedad under constant pressure.
The equalizer came through a set-piece, where Koundé rose highest to power home a header, reminding fans of his aerial dominance. The winner was then finished clinically by Robert Lewandowski, capitalizing on sustained pressure in the final 20 minutes.
Manager Xavi Hernández praised his squad’s response:
“This was a statement of character. Yamal gave us fresh energy, Koundé was a leader at the back, and the team showed why we can compete for every point.”
The win lifts Barça back into the top two, with Real Madrid and Girona also closely battling in the title race. Sociedad, meanwhile, were left frustrated after a solid first-half showing but will take confidence from pushing Barça until the end.
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