La Liga – Rashford scores as Barcelona lose 1-2 to Real Sociedad

Another key match in the 20th round of the 2025/26 La Liga season saw Barcelona, playing away, fall behind but quickly concede a goal after Rashford scored, ultimately losing 1-2 to Real Sociedad.

Early in the match, Real Sociedad went straight into attack mode. Gonzalo Guedes chipped the ball into the penalty area, and Oyarzabal headed it in, but the goal was disallowed due to offside. In the 2nd minute, Barcelona midfielder Pedri received the ball and shot, but his effort was saved by Real Sociedad goalkeeper Remiro.

In the 7th minute, Barcelona intercepted the ball and launched an attack. Fermín received the ball and entered the penalty area, firing a long-range shot into the net. However, after VAR intervention, it was determined that Olmo had fouled earlier, and the goal was disallowed. In the 20th minute, Pedri chipped the ball into the penalty area, and Frenkie de Jong volleyed it into the net. However, after VAR intervention, it was determined that he was offside, and the goal was disallowed again.

In the 32nd minute, Gonzalo Guedes crossed from the right, and Oyarzabal volleyed the ball into the net, giving Real Sociedad a 1-0 lead. In first-half stoppage time, Barcelona attempted a counter-attack, with Yamal receiving a through ball from his teammate and shooting from inside the box, but the ball was saved by Real Sociedad goalkeeper Remiro.

Shortly after the start of the second half, Fermín delivered a diagonal pass into the box, and Olmo's low shot hit the post. In the 52nd minute, Ferran Torres received a pass from his teammate, took a few steps, and then fired a shot, but the ball was saved by Real Sociedad goalkeeper Remiro. In the 58th minute, Barcelona won a free kick, and Yamal took it directly, but the ball went over the post.

In the 62nd minute, Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo suffered an injury and was subsequently replaced by Barrenetxea. In the 70th minute, Yamal chipped a pass from the right wing into the box, where Rashford headed the ball into the net, leveling the score at 1-1 for Barcelona.

In the 71st minute, Real Madrid launched a counter-attack. Soler's header was saved by Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia, but Gonzalo Guedes then fired a shot into the net, giving Real Sociedad the lead over Barcelona again. In the 85th minute, Barcelona created an attacking opportunity. Koundé headed the ball in the penalty area, but it hit the post.

In the 88th minute, Pedri was tackled by Soler while passing the ball. After reviewing VAR, the referee showed Soler a red card.

Ultimately, Barcelona lost 1-2 to Real Sociedad away from home. Unable to hold onto their winning streak, Barcelona now sits atop the league table with 49 points, just one point ahead of second-placed Real Madrid.