Barcelona Dominates 10-Man Real Sociedad with 4-0 Victory
Barcelona continued their dominance over Real Sociedad with a commanding 4-0 win at Estadi Olímpic. The visitors' hopes were dashed early when defender Elustondo was sent off in the 17th minute, leaving Sociedad to play the majority of the match with 10 men.
Barcelona capitalized on their numerical advantage, unleashing 33 shots compared to Sociedad's zero. Ronald Araújo had a standout performance, scoring his first goal for Barcelona and adding an assist. Meanwhile, Robert Lewandowski netted his 34th goal of the season, the highest tally among players in Europe's top five leagues.
2024-25, Spain - La Liga
Barcelona - Real Sociedad 4:0 (2:0)
Goals: Martín, 25 (1:0); Casado M., 29 (2:0); Araujo R., 56 (3:0); Lewandowski, 60 (4:0)
Barcelona: Szczesny; Cubarsí (Garcia E., 59); Araujo R. (Fort H., 76); Kounde; Martín; Casado M.; Olmo (Fermin, 71); Raphinha (Torres F., 59); Yamal; Pedri (de Jong F., 59); Lewandowski
Bench: Peña I.; Kochen Diego; Balde Al.; Martinez In.; Gavi; Torre P.; Pau Victor
Real Sociedad: Remiro; Elustondo (till 17); Javi Lopez; Aramburu (Traore Ha-i, 64); Zubimendi (Turrientes, 46); Zubeldia I.; Olasagasti (Martín Jon, 20); Sergio Gomez; Marin P.; Barrenetxea; Oskarsson (Muñoz A., 77)
Bench: Larranaga; Beitia; Oyarzabal; Méndez B.
Red cards: Elustondo 17'
