Barcelona delivered a dominant performance at the Montjuïc Stadium, thrashing Real Sociedad 4-0 to reclaim their position at the top of the LaLiga table.
The Blaugranas were in control from the outset, with Gerrard Martin opening the scoring in the 15th minute. The left-back’s clever finish, his first career goal, set the tone for the rest of the match, as Barcelona’s attacking prowess proved too much for the visiting team.
Marc Casado doubled Barcelona’s lead in the 35th minute, scoring with a precise header that left the Real Sociedad goalkeeper, Alex Remiro, no chance.
The goal marked Casado’s third of the season, and his celebration was met with thunderous applause from the Camp Nou faithful.
The second half saw Barcelona continue to dictate the pace of the game, with Ronald Araujo adding a third goal in the 55th minute.
The Uruguayan defender’s powerful strike from distance gave the Real Sociedad goalkeeper no chance, and Barcelona’s fans erupted in joy.
Robert Lewandowski put the icing on the cake in the 75th minute, scoring his 20th goal of the season with a clinical finish. The Polish striker’s goal marked the fourth of the evening for Barcelona, and the team’s fans celebrated long after the final whistle.
The convincing win sees Barcelona leapfrog Real Madrid to reclaim top spot in LaLiga, with Hansi Flick’s side now holding a three-point advantage over their arch-rivals and a point above second placed Atletico Madrid after 26 La Liga games.
As the season enters its final stretch, Barcelona’s victory over Real Sociedad serves as a statement of intent from the Blaugranas.
With their attacking firepower and solid defensive displays, Flick’s team looks well-equipped to make a strong push for the LaLiga title.
Barcelona’s next match is against Osasuna after their Champions League match against Benfica on March 5, 2025.
