FC Barcelona secured a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory against Real Sociedad, propelling them to the top of the La Liga standings. The match, held on September 28, 2025, at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, saw Barcelona demonstrate resilience and tactical adaptability after conceding an early goal.
Real Sociedad took the lead in the 30th minute when Álvaro Odriozola finished from the edge of the area. However, Barcelona responded with relentless pressure. Just before halftime, Jules Koundé equalized with a powerful header from a Marcus Rashford corner.
The second half saw the introduction of Lamine Yamal, who proved to be a game-changer. With his first touch, Yamal delivered an inch-perfect cross for Robert Lewandowski, who headed home to complete the comeback in the 59th minute. Yamal had a goal ruled offside shortly after.
Barcelona's victory was not only a testament to their resilience but also a display of their tactical flexibility. Coach Hansi Flick's strategic changes, including the introduction of Yamal, proved decisive. Several players stood out, including Koundé, whose aerial prowess broke the deadlock, and Rashford, who constantly threatened the Real Sociedad defense. Pedri's composed performance in midfield earned him Man of the Match honors.
The win also allowed Barcelona to match a historic club record that dates back more than 80 years. Barcelona has now scored in 44 consecutive games in all competitions, equaling their best scoring streak achieved between November 1942 and February 1944. During this run, the team has netted 126 goals.
Despite the victory, Barcelona faced challenges throughout the match. Real Sociedad's goalkeeper, Alex Remiro, made several crucial saves to keep his team in contention. Real Sociedad also threatened on the break, with Takefusa Kubo hitting the crossbar in the 80th minute. Lewandowski also hit the post late in the game.
With this win, Barcelona moved to 19 points, one point ahead of Real Madrid. The team now turns its attention to the Champions League, where they will face Paris Saint-Germain.
