Jordi Alba and Frenkie de Jong both found the net as Barcelona came from behind to claim a confidence-boosting 2-1 win over Real Sociedad.
Ronald Koeman made the bold decision to drop Clement Lenglet from his starting lineup, starting Ronald Araujo and Oscar Mingueza at centre back with Pedri also included in the Barca team over Philippe Coutinho.
It was the away side who opened the scoring before the half-hour mark when Willian Jose converted a Portu cross to the back post from close range. Real Sociedad’s lead didn’t last long, though, as Alba curled home a right-footed finish three minutes later.
The turnaround was completed when de Jong found the back of the net from an Alba cross. The flag was initially raised for offside, but the VAR review proved the Dutchman was onside when the pass into the middle was played.
Real Sociedad applied some pressure in the final stages, but couldn’t find an equaliser, with Marc-Andre Ter Stegen making a double save to deny Alexander Isak. The win lifted Barcelona up to fifth place in La Liga, closing the gap to the top of the table to six points.
Latest Stories
-
Asiedu Nketia’s full speech at official unveiling of Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as running-mate
5 mins -
We are committed to helping build a better Ghana – SML
12 mins -
‘They don’t even pick up my calls’ – African Games gold medalist laments unpaid bonuses
18 mins -
Fifi Kwetey’s full speech at official unveiling of Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as running-mate
25 mins -
About 282 million people face acute food insecurity in 2023 – GRFC
39 mins -
Ghana’s Antoine Semenyo fires Bournemouth to victory against Wolves
2 hours -
Everton 2-0 Liverpool: Everton apply final blow to Liverpool title challenge
2 hours -
Akufo-Addo nominates Felicia Attipoe as Tema West MCE
2 hours -
Today’s front pages: Thursday, April 25, 2024
2 hours -
We’ll not engage in opaque and obscure deals when elected – Prof Opoku-Agyemang
2 hours -
Energy and Finance Ministries must provide funding to fix energy challenges – IES
2 hours -
Reintroduce Fiscal Responsibility Act to tackle election budget overrun – Osafo Marfo
2 hours -
Prioritise transparency, avoid suppressing the truth – Opoku-Agyemang advises EC
3 hours -
In times of setbacks, I won’t say I was only the driver’s mate – Naana Jane assures Mahama
3 hours -
Joselyn Dumas opens up on why single mothers struggle to find partners
3 hours