FC Barcelona beat Real Sociedad 2-1 at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Sunday. Álvaro Odriozola gave Real Sociedad the lead around the 30th minute with a close-range finish after a low cross from Ander Barrenetxea, but Jules Koundé levelled shortly before half-time with a header from a Marcus Rashford corner. Robert Lewandowski headed home the winner in the second half after Lamine Yamal burst past his marker and laid the ball on his head.
The 18-year-old Lamine Yamal, who came on as a substitute, was a decisive influence. The teenager — who, the source noted, “missed out on the Golden Ball on Monday to the dismay of his father” — produced several dangerous moments, including a move that played an opponent through the legs. Both sides hit the crossbar in the closing stages.
Match details
Goals: Álvaro Odriozola (Real Sociedad) ~30′, Jules Koundé (Barcelona) just before half-time, Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) second half (assist Lamine Yamal).
Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
Broadcast: You can watch La Liga at Ziggo Sport.
