Barcelona players’ heads are already on sandy beaches in faraway lands. You can’t fault them because they’ve won the title after a four-year wait. Their early vacation is just what Real Sociedad needed. The boys from San Sebastian arrived at Camp Nou and spoiled the champions’ party by grabbing three points they needed to boost their Champions League hopes.Real Sociedad players made a guide of honour for the hosts as a sign of respect for their title win which was confirmed last weekend, but that’s where the respect ended!¡El pasillo del campeón! 🏆👏 Eskerrik asko @RealSociedad 👏 pic.twitter.com/UnCBBjCj5T— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) May 20, 2023 An early strike by former BVB and Newcastle midfielder Mikel Merino and a second-half strike from Alexander Sorloth spoiled the mood in Barcelona on Saturday night. Barca coach Xavi is a great admirer of La Real’s midfielder Martin Zubimendi. The coach even spoke about him in this game’s preview. And the midfielder turned on the style in the game at what could be his home stadium next season. Zubimendi and his teammates produced a mature performance they needed after fourth-place rivals Villarreal won earlier in the day at Girona.Robert Lewandowski made it a nervy ending after he’d scored a 90th-minute header to make it 1-2. But Imanol Alguacil’s men dig their heels deep and claimed three precious points against the script.LA LIGA – MATCHDAY 35FridayCadiz – Valladolid 2-0 (0-0)/Bongonda 69, 76 pen/SaturdayGirona – Villarreal 1-2 (1-1)/Lopez 24 – Pino 9, Moreno 90+4/Athletic Club – Celta 2-1 (1-0)/Williams 5, Berenguer 54 – Larsen 50/Almeria – Mallorca 3-0 (2-0)/Lazaro 12, 42, 58/Getafe – Elche 1-1 (1-1)/Munir 8 – Boye 45+1/Barcelona – Real Sociedad 1-2 (0-1)/Lewandowski 90 – Merino 5, Sorloth 71/Sunday15:00: (2.30) Rayo Vallecano (3.50) Espanyol (3.40)17:15: (1.43) Atl.Madrid (4.80) Osasuna (9.50)19:30: (3.15) Valencia (3.50) Real Madrid (2.40)22:00: (2.45) Sevilla (3.40) Betis (3.20)***odds are subject to change***
