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Barcelona Stunned: Winning Streak Ends in Sociedad Loss

1/19/2026

Summary

Barcelona's Streak Ends

Barcelona lost 2-1 to Real Sociedad, ending their 11-match winning streak.
Despite dominating possession and hitting the woodwork five times, Barcelona had two goals disallowed by VAR.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored first for Sociedad, followed by an equalizer from Marcus Rashford, before Gonçalo Guedes restored Sociedad's lead.
The defeat leaves Barcelona only one point ahead of Real Madrid in La Liga.
Real Sociedad's win marks their second consecutive victory, moving them to eighth place.

Summary

Fernández Seeks Exit

Dro Fernández, an 18-year-old Barcelona midfielder, has expressed his desire to leave by activating his €6 million release clause.
He has five first-team appearances this season and joined Barcelona's academy at 14.
Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund are among clubs interested in signing him.
Hansi Flick acknowledged the situation but declined to comment further.

History

Historical Context

La Liga, established in 1929, has historically been dominated by FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, with Barcelona winning 28 titles and Real Madrid 36. The introduction of a €1.15 billion broadcasting deal in 2013 significantly boosted club revenues, fostering increased competition. As of 2023, FC Barcelona's struggles against rising teams like Real Sociedad reflect a shift towards greater parity in Spanish football, reshaping the league's dynamics.

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Barcelona's Streak Ends

Barcelona lost 2-1 to Real Sociedad, ending their 11-match winning streak.
Despite dominating possession and hitting the woodwork five times, Barcelona had two goals disallowed by VAR.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored first for Sociedad, followed by an equalizer from Marcus Rashford, before Gonçalo Guedes restored Sociedad's lead.
The defeat leaves Barcelona only one point ahead of Real Madrid in La Liga.
Real Sociedad's win marks their second consecutive victory, moving them to eighth place.

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