Real Sociedad – Barcelona: high risk, low reward (1-0)

Real Sociedad banked only one goal after they could easily rack up a historical score at Reale Arena. Sheraldo Becker's goal was enough to put a hold on Barcelona’s train, igniting the competition for the La Liga title and arousing the feud for the European spots.

Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri.

Reaching milestone after another, climax after climax, was Barcelona roadway since Hansi Flick took over the club. Slaying European mammoths in a classy fashion was a statement that Barcelona is revamping itself and has a throne to retain after a period of deep slumber and hibernation. By beating Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid and flying to the top of La Liga banking 40 goals, Hansi Flick’s team announced that a dynasty is in the making that La Masia fed its core.

Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsí, Iñaki Peña Sotorres, Marc Casadó, Alejandro Balde, and Fermín López are the products of the fabric that has contributed to all of Barcelona's glorious achievements. Now, these gems are carrying the torch and holding the hope for another unprecedented pinnacle to attain.

Barcelona started the game without Lamine Yamal due to injury, as Hansi Flick stated that the seventeen-year-old has problems with his ankle. Iñaki Peña Sotorres started in goal with a defense ahead composed of Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, and Alejandro Balde. Marc Casadó was the pivot . . .