Hansi Flick’s Side Secures Commanding 4-0 Victory in Front of Home Fans
Barcelona delivered a masterclass performance at the Luis Companys Olympic Stadium, cruising to a 4-0 victory over 10-man Real Sociedad to reclaim the top spot in La Liga. Goals from Gerard Martin, Marc Casado, Ronald Araujo, and Robert Lewandowski ensured a comfortable win, extending Barcelona’s winning streak to six league matches and moving them a point clear of Atletico Madrid and three ahead of rivals Real Madrid.
The match took a decisive turn early on when Real Sociedad had a goal disallowed for offside, with Sergio Gomez’s effort chalked off due to Javi Lopez’s positioning. Things went from bad to worse for the visitors when captain Aritz Elustondo was shown a straight red card for pulling down Dani Olmo, denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity.
From there, Barcelona took full control. The breakthrough came in the 25th minute, as Gerard Martin, an unlikely scorer, fired home his first senior goal to give the hosts the lead. Just four minutes later, Marc Casado doubled the advantage, deflecting Olmo’s strike from the edge of the box past goalkeeper Alex Remiro.
Barcelona picked up where they left off after the break, with defender Ronald Araujo heading home from close range after Remiro parried Lewandowski’s initial effort. The Polish striker then got in on the action himself, poking home Araujo’s long-range strike in the 60th minute to seal the victory and take his league goal tally to 21 for the season.
The win was a testament to Barcelona’s depth and versatility, with contributions coming from unexpected sources. Hansi Flick’s side now turn their attention to the UEFA Champions League, where they will face Benfica in the round of 16 first leg on Wednesday, March 5.
For Real Sociedad, the defeat is a setback, but they will look to bounce back quickly as they prepare to host Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, March 6.
Barcelona’s dominant display not only solidified their position at the top of La Liga but also sent a clear message to their rivals as they continue their pursuit of domestic and European glory.
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