barça Claims La Liga Lead After Narrow Victory Over Real Sociedad, Yamal Returns
Barcelona – FC Barcelona defeated Real Sociedad 2-1 on Sunday, reclaiming the top spot in La Liga with 19 points (six wins, one draw). The victory, played at the Montjuïc stadium on their return after two matches at the Johan Cruyff stadium, puts them one point ahead of Real Madrid (18 points), who suffered a 5-2 defeat to Atlético Madrid on Saturday.
The match was a tense affair, with both sides hitting the woodwork – Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny, filling in for the injured Joan García, proving crucial with a 61st-minute save against Mikel Oyarzabal that preserved Barça‘s lead.
Adding to the positive outcome for Barcelona was the return of young winger Lamine Yamal to the squad. Hansi Flick’s team has won eight of their nine official games this season, with their only dropped points coming from a 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano on the third day of laliga.
Real Sociedad, currently 17th with just 5 points, remains in a precarious position near the relegation zone.Elsewhere in La Liga on Sunday, Elche continued their surprising start to the season with a 2-1 win over celta de Vigo, moving into fourth place with 13 points, while Sevilla secured a late 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano.
Barcelona now turns its attention to a Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday at Montjuïc, while the Camp Nou undergoes renovations. The league continues on Monday with a match between Valencia and Oviedo.
