Although Real Sociedad may have shown some resistance to Barcelona at the start, it turned out that the home team was firmly in control. With four goals, Barcelona reclaimed the top spot in La Liga. The match was also heavily influenced by the red card given to the visitors in the first half.🏟️ Today’s attendance: 46,324!Gràcies!!! 🫶 #BarçaRealSociedad pic.twitter.com/EbG3hGmKGI— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 2, 2025 If it was clear even before the match who the favorite was, there was still a chance for a potential surprise. Real Sociedad showed that possibility as early as the third minute when they scored a goal, but it was disallowed due to an offside position. Nevertheless, it served as a good warning to Barcelona that this match wouldn’t be as easy as they might have expected.In the 14th minute, we saw a moment of excitement when the visitors’ goalkeeper made a careless clearance, and Pedri intercepted the ball, sending it back toward the goal. However, the goalkeeper was lucky as the ball went over the crossbar.RED CARD REAL SOCIEDAD!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/a9R4oUgIbO— The Screenshot Lad (@thescreenlad) March 2, 2025 Just when it seemed that Sociedad could at least pose some kind of threat, their chances were completely crushed in the 17th minute. Defender Aritz Elustondo, as the last man in the defensive line, fouled Dani Olmo, who was through on goal, leaving the referee with no choice but to show him a straight red card.From that moment on, it felt like we were watching a match with only one team on the pitch—Barcelona. Their dominance paid off in the 25th minute when Gerard Martin scored his first goal in La Liga. The move started with Lamine Yamal, who dribbled past several players before passing to Olmo, who then found Martin on the other side. The youngster had no trouble putting his team in the lead.🚨🇪🇸 GOAL | Barcelona 1-0 Real Sociedad | Gerard MartinGERARD MARTIN OPENS THE SCORING FOR BARCELONA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!pic.twitter.com/H2UDmW5TRT— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) March 2, 2025 Barcelona didn’t stop there, and just four minutes later, they scored again. After a corner taken by Raphinha, Remiro managed to punch the ball away, but it fell to Olmo, who immediately took a shot. On its way to the goal, the ball deflected off Marc Casado, and the goal was ultimately credited to him.🚨🇪🇸 GOAL | Barcelona 2-0 Real Sociedad | Marc CasadoMARC CASADO DOUBLES THE LEAD FOR BARCELONA !!!!!!!pic.twitter.com/xIMSN14NKI— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) March 2, 2025 Before halftime, Pedri had another good chance when he struck from 20 meters out, but this time Remiro reacted well to prevent his team from suffering an even heavier blow in the first half.The second half unfolded in the same manner as the first. Barcelona continued to take full advantage of their numerical superiority, and in the 55th minute, Pedri struck the crossbar. However, Blaugrana fans didn’t have to wait long for the third goal, as just seconds after that missed chance, Ronald Araujo found the back of the net.vFollowing a corner kick, Robert Lewandowski took a shot that the visitors’ goalkeeper managed to save, but the ball fell straight to Araujo, who had no trouble tapping it in for 3-0.🚨🇪🇸 GOAL | Barcelona 3-0 Real Sociedad | AraujoARAUJO MAKES IT THREE !!!!!!!!!!!!pic.twitter.com/rkklNaFwm3— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) March 2, 2025 The same duo was involved in Barcelona’s fourth goal as well. Uruguayan was given space to shoot from around 20 meters out, and as the ball traveled toward goal, Lewandowski made a brilliant touch to redirect it, sending it past the helpless goalkeeper and into the net once again.🚨🇪🇸 GOAL | Barcelona 4-0 Real Sociedad | LewandowskiLEWANDOWSKI MAKES IT FOUR !!!!!!!pic.twitter.com/edpZyKHgHP— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) March 2, 2025 By the end of the match, the hosts were literally coasting, slowing the pace down, and there were no significant thrills from either side. After this victory, Barcelona leapfrogs Atletico Madrid in the standings and returns to the top spot, while Real Sociedad remains in 9th place, continuing their fight for a European spot. What Hansi Flick’s team is now looking forward to is their upcoming clash against Benfica in Lisbon, in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.LA LIGA – MATCHDAY 26Friday Valladolid – Las Palmas 1-1 (0-1)/Latasa 63 – Ramirez S. 22/Saturday Girona – Celta 2-2 (1-1)/Tsygankov 21, Herrera 68 – Losada 36, Alonso 51 pen/Rayo Vallecano – Sevilla 1-1 (0-0)/Ratiu 55 – Lukebakio 81/Betis – Real Madrid 2-1 (1-1)/Cardoso 34, Isco 54 pen – Diaz 10/Atl.Madrid – Ath.Bilbao 1-0 (0-0)/Alvarez 66/Sunday Leganes – Getafe 1-0 (0-0)/Garcia 90+2/Barcelona – Sociedad 4-0 (2-0)/Martin 25, Casado 29, Araujo 56, Lewandowski 61/20.30: (2.30) Mallorca (3.10) Alaves (3.40)23.00: (2.35) Osasuna (3.15) Valencia (3.25)Monday 23.00: (1.43) Villareal (4.50) Espanyol (7.50)***odds are subject to change***
