Match report

Real Sociedad Defeats Barcelona 2-1 in La Liga

Real Sociedad

2–1

Barcelona

Jan 18, 2026

Real Sociedad

Home

Match

Jan 18, 2026 · FT

Barcelona

Away

Real Sociedad stunned Barcelona at home as they claimed a vital 2-1 victory. Mikel Oyarzabal and Gonçalo Guedes scored for the hosts, while Marcus Rashford's goal was not enough to save Barcelona from their first defeat of the season.

Key Facts

• Real Sociedad 2–1 Barcelona
• Mikel Oyarzabal and Gonçalo Guedes scored for Real Sociedad
• Marcus Rashford netted a consolation goal for Barcelona
• C. Soler was red carded in the 88th minute, reducing Real Sociedad to ten men

Lineups

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

1 A. Remiro (G)
2 J. Aramburu (D)
31 J. Martin (D)
5 I. Zubeldia (D)
17 S. Gomez (D)
14 T. Kubo (M)
8 B. Turrientes (M)
18 C. Soler (M)
11 G. Guedes (M)
23 B. Mendez (F)
10 M. Oyarzabal (F)

Substitutes

13 U. Marrero
3 A. Munoz
4 J. Gorrotxategi
6 A. Elustondo
7 A. Barrenetxea
16 D. Caleta-Car
19 J. Karrikaburu
20 A. Odriozola
22 M. Goti Lopez
24 L. Sucic
28 P. Marin
47 J. Ochieng

Barcelona

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

13 J. Garcia (G)
23 J. Kounde (D)
5 P. Cubarsi (D)
24 E. Garcia (D)
3 A. Balde (D)
16 Fermín (M)
21 F. de Jong (M)
8 Pedri (M)
10 Lamine Yamal (F)
7 F. Torres (F)
20 D. Olmo (F)

Substitutes

1 M. ter Stegen
2 J. Cancelo
4 R. Araujo
9 R. Lewandowski
14 M. Rashford
17 M. Casado
18 G. Martin
19 R. Bardghji
22 M. Bernal
25 W. Szczesny

Timeline

8' Barcelona Var · Goal cancelled

Fermín López
32' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal

M. Oyarzabal · Assist: G. Guedes
37' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card

Beñat Turrientes

Foul
45'+7 Barcelona Var · Penalty cancelled

Lamine Yamal
51' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card

J. Aramburu

Foul
58' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1

Off: Beñat Turrientes · On: J. Gorrotxategi
58' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2

Off: B. Mendez · On: A. Odriozola
62' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1

Off: A. Balde · On: João Cancelo
62' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2

Off: F. Torres · On: R. Lewandowski
63' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3

Off: D. Olmo · On: M. Rashford
69' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3

Off: Sergio Gómez · On: Aihen Muñoz
69' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 4

Off: T. Kubo · On: A. Barrenetxea
70' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal

M. Rashford · Assist: Lamine Yamal
71' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal

G. Guedes · Assist: C. Soler
76' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card

E. Garcia

Argument
78' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card

Igor Zubeldia

Foul
82' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 5

Off: J. Aramburu · On: D. Caleta-Car
83' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card

R. Lewandowski

Foul
85' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card

Fermín López

Argument
85' Barcelona subst · Substitution 4

Off: J. Kounde · On: R. Bardghji
86' Barcelona subst · Substitution 5

Off: P. Cubarsi · On: Gerard Martín
87' Real Sociedad Var · Card upgrade

C. Soler
88' Real Sociedad Card · Red Card

C. Soler

Foul
90'+10 Barcelona Card · Yellow Card

Frenkie de Jong

Argument

Match Stats

Stat	Real Sociedad	Barcelona
Fouls	13	8
Pass Accuracy	66%	89%
Offsides	4	3
Red Cards	1	0
Total Shots	7	25
Corners	6	8
Total Passes	223	604
Yellow Cards	3	4
Blocked Shots	1	5
Shots on Target	6	9
xG	1.01	3.68
Shots off Target	1	11
Possession	28%	72%
Goals Prevented	0	0
Accurate Passes	148	535
Shots Inside Box	5	18
Saves	8	3
Shots Outside Box	2	7

Key Match Notes

▸ Real Sociedad took an early lead through Mikel Oyarzabal's goal (32nd minute) after a well-placed assist from Gonçalo Guedes, setting the tone for their victory.
▸ Barcelona equalized with a Marcus Rashford strike in the 70th minute, but Real Sociedad responded quickly and regained the lead through a Gonçalo Guedes goal (71st minute) to secure three crucial points.