Robert Lewandowski late strike earned Barcelona a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad, sending the Catalans to the top of La Liga.
Barca dominated early, enjoying nearly 90% possession in the opening 20 minutes, but Sergio Francisco’s men held firm. Marcus Rashford forced a brilliant save from Alex Remiro, while Ronald Araujo fired narrowly wide.
Against the run of play, Real Sociedad struck first on the half-hour when Álvaro Odriozola converted a swift counter. Remiro then denied a freak own goal before Pedri’s rebound drifted wide.
Jules Koundé equalised just before half-time with a towering header from a Rashford corner.
Both sides went close after the break, but Barcelona’s pressure told when 17-year-old Lamine Yamal teed up Lewandowski to slot home the winner late on – the duo’s third goal combination in six league matches.
