Two counter-attack goals from Real Sociedad, one by Mikel Merino in the 5th minute and another by Alexander Sorloth in the 71st, helped them beat Barcelona 1-2, who closed the gap with a Robert Lewandowski header in the second minute. 90.
Second part
Real Sociedad did not lose hope of maintaining their lead on the scoreboard. After wasting several clear chances, Sorloth recovered and managed to score his own goal by finishing off a deadly counterattack.
Barça did not give up and desperately sought a tie. Lewandowski spiced up the game with a goal in the final minutes and gave the culés hope of winning a draw, but that opportunity did not arise.
First part
Real Sociedad surprised Barcelona from the start after taking advantage of a mistake from their rear. Mikel Merino took advantage of the mistake and put Imanol’s team ahead before the 5th minute of the game. This provoked that the culés wanted to react with Dembélé as leader.
Xavi’s men had several chances, led by Dembélé, Kessié or Lewandowski, but they were not able to beat Remiro. La Real also had a clear one with Cho as the protagonist, although the great work of Ter Stegen prevented the score from moving again.
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Robert Lewandowski 90′ (1-2)
The La Liga top scorer brought out his goalscoring instincts in the final stretch of the game and gave Barça hope of getting a tie at discount. The Pole headed a cross from the side perfectly and beat Remiro, but it was not enough for the comeback.
Sorloth 71′ (0-2)
Against the scandal of Real Sociedad to extend the advantage on the scoreboard. Take Kubo led from his own half to three quarters and looked for the arrival of Zubimendi from the left. Once the ball was settled, the midfielder put it to Sorloth at the far post. The forward did not fail in front of the departure of Ter Stegen to make the second.
Mikel Merino 5′ (0-1)
Real Sociedad took the lead as soon as the game started after taking advantage of a mistake in the ball’s exit. Sorloth stole the ball from the French center-back and started up to the culé area to give the ball to Mikel Merino. The midfielder did not fail against Ter Stegen.
2023-05-20 20:40:52
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