After suffering a setback against Real Madrid at the tail end of the previous month, Barcelona got back on the winning track with a victory over Real Sociedad by a score of 1-0.
It was an important victory for the Catalans, who continue to trail Real Madrid and Girona in the fight for the league title despite their recent success.
The Catalan team is now only one point behind Real Madrid and four points behind Girona, but it is important to note that Los Blancos have a game in hand on the Catalan team.
The following are five important statistics from Barcelona’s victory over Real Sociedad:
When Ronald Araujo scored a well-timed header at 91:58, it was the defining moment of the match. It was the latest winning goal for Barcelona in La Liga since October 2022, when Robert Lewandowski scored at 92:55 against Valencia.
Although Araujo is often recognized as one of the most important defenders for Barcelona, he also makes important contributions to the team’s offense. The fact that he scored his eighth goal in La Liga against Real Sociedad highlights how valuable he is in high-pressure situations.
A late goal scored by Araujo gave Barcelona yet another 1-0 victory on this occasion. The goal ensured that Barcelona would continue their winning streak.
Araujo is a significant contributor to the attack (image by ANDER GILLENEA/AFP and made available on Getty Images))
Barcelona has been quite successful at clinching one-goal triumphs under the direction of Xavi. Their tenth consecutive victory, which came against Real Sociedad, cemented their status as a team known for grinding out victories in tight encounters.
In point of fact, each of Barcelona’s most recent three victories in the league have been decided by a single goal, including the one they earned against Real Sociedad.
In light of Barcelona’s victory, it is important to point out that in the past, the Catalan club has had trouble winning at Anoeta Stadium when playing Real Sociedad. Nevertheless, it would appear that there has been a material shift in the course of the recent years.
Barcelona only managed to earn 2 points out of a potential 21 over the course of the 2011-2016 season. On the other hand, in this arena, they earned an impressive 19 out of a possible 21 points between the years 2017 and 2021.