Barcelona Dominate Real Sociedad with 4-0 Victory to Reclaim LaLiga Top Spot

FC Barcelona secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Real Sociedad in their LaLiga match on March 2, 2025, at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

This win propels Barcelona back to the top of the league standings, now holding a one-point lead over Atlético Madrid and extending their advantage over Real Madrid to three points.

The match's dynamics shifted dramatically in the 17th minute when Real Sociedad's Aritz Elustondo received a red card for a foul on Dani Olmo. This decision, deemed correct by expert analysts, left Real Sociedad with ten men for the remainder of the game.

Capitalizing on their numerical superiority, Barcelona opened the scoring with Gerard Martín netting his first professional goal. Subsequent goals from Dani Olmo, Ronald Araújo, and Robert Lewandowski sealed the emphatic win.

Manager Hansi Flick's strategic rotations, including the inclusion of Araújo and Martín in the starting lineup, paid dividends, showcasing the squad's depth and adaptability.

With this victory, Barcelona not only reclaimed the LaLiga leadership but also extended their unbeaten streak to 15 matches across all competitions, building momentum ahead of their upcoming UEFA Champions League fixture against Benfica.