Real Sociedad stun Barcelona 2-1 to end leaders' winning streak

18 Jan 2026, 22:25 · CNA · Join

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Sociedad v FC Barcelona - Reale Arena, San Sebastian, Spain - January 18, 2026 Real Sociedad's Mikel Oyarzabal scores their first goal past FC Barcelona's Joan Garcia REUTERS/Vincent West

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Sociedad v FC Barcelona - Reale Arena, San Sebastian, Spain - January 18, 2026 FC Barcelona's Jules Kounde in action with Real Sociedad's Goncalo Guedes REUTERS/Vincent West

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Sociedad v FC Barcelona - Reale Arena, San Sebastian, Spain - January 18, 2026 FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal in action with Real Sociedad's Sergio Gomez REUTERS/Vincent West

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Sociedad v FC Barcelona - Reale Arena, San Sebastian, Spain - January 18, 2026 Real Sociedad players celebrate with their fans after the match REUTERS/Vincent West

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MADRID, Jan 18 : Real Sociedad earned a pulsating 2-1 home victory over LaLiga leaders Barcelona on Sunday, ending the Catalans' 11-match winning streak in all competitions.

The thrilling encounter in a rain-soaked San Sebastian saw Sociedad withstand relentless pressure as Barcelona struck the woodwork five times in the second half.

Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring with a volley in the 32nd minute but Barca equalised with a Marcus Rashford header from close range in the 70th.

However, a minute later, Goncalo Guedes sealed the victory for the home side with another volley from inside the box.

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Sociedad were reduced to 10 men in the final minutes after Carlos Soler was given a straight red card for a reckless sliding tackle on Pedri.

Despite the defeat, Hansi Flick's Barcelona remain top of the standings on 49 points, one point ahead of second-placed Real Madrid. Villarreal and Atletico Madrid trail far behind with both on 41 points.

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