Barcelona’s unbeaten run in La Liga came to an end in controversial fashion as they were defeated 2-1 by Real Sociedad at the Anoeta Stadium. The match was marred by several contentious decisions, with Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez expressing frustration over officiating decisions that seemed to go against his team.
Source:- bbc news
The match started with Barcelona in dominant form, but they struggled to break down a disciplined Sociedad defense. Sociedad’s first goal came from a clinical strike by Mikel Oyarzabal, who converted a well-placed cross from the right. Barcelona responded with an equalizer, as Robert Lewandowski slotted home following a messy scramble in the box
Source:- news 18
However, the real drama unfolded in the second half. A potential penalty for Barcelona was not given when the ball appeared to strike the arm of a Sociedad defender inside the penalty area. Moments later, Sociedad capitalized on a quick counterattack, with Alexander Sorloth heading in a perfectly timed cross to give the hosts the lead.
Despite sustained pressure from Barcelona, including a near-miss by Lewandowski, they were unable to find the equalizer, and the match ended with the 2-1 scoreline. Xavi criticized the referee’s decision-making, particularly in regards to the penalty shout, and emphasized that the team deserved a better outcome.
The defeat leaves Barcelona with their first loss of the season, while Sociedad climbs up the table with an impressive win. The controversy surrounding the referee’s calls will likely dominate the post-match discussions, with Barcelona fans feeling aggrieved by the decisions.
Share your views in the comments
