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Barcelona's Winning Streak Ends in Controversial Loss

1/19/2026

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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick saw his side lose 2-1 to Real Sociedad, ending an 11-game La Liga winning run.
Despite numerous chances and four woodwork hits, Barcelona scored only through Marcus Rashford.
Flick supported Frenkie de Jong's criticism of referee Jesús Gil Manzano, who De Jong accused of arrogance and poor officiating.
De Jong questioned added time, and Flick said Barcelona must improve defensively before facing Slavia Prague.

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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick saw his side lose 2-1 to Real Sociedad, ending an 11-game La Liga winning run.
Despite numerous chances and four woodwork hits, Barcelona scored only through Marcus Rashford.
Flick supported Frenkie de Jong's criticism of referee Jesús Gil Manzano, who De Jong accused of arrogance and poor officiating.
De Jong questioned added time, and Flick said Barcelona must improve defensively before facing Slavia Prague.