Real Sociedad Beats Barcelona in Thrilling La Liga Match

On January 18, 2026, in the 20th round of La Liga, Real Sociedad stunned Barcelona 2-1 at Anoeta Stadium in San Sebastián, ending the champions’ winning streak.

Match Details:

Barcelona started with high pressure, controlling the ball and creating chances. In the 28th minute, Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal scored from a fast counterattack.

In the second half, Barcelona equalized in the 63rd minute through Marcus Rashford. However, in the 78th minute, Gonzalo Guedes scored for Sociedad on a quick attack, securing a 2-1 victory.

Statistics:

• Possession: Barcelona — 62%, Real Sociedad — 38%
• Shots: Barcelona — 14, Sociedad — 7
• Shots on target: Barcelona — 6, Sociedad — 3

Despite less possession, Sociedad was highly effective on counterattacks. VAR disallowed several Barcelona goals for offside.

Impact:

The victory strengthened Real Sociedad’s position in the upper table and reduced the gap to the European competition spots. Barcelona remains the league leader but lost the chance to extend their lead.