Barcelona’s wait to seal La Liga’s clear sheet report continues after Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Actual Sociedad.
The newly topped champions have picked up 25 clear sheets this season, one behind the all-time report of 26, however hopes of tying that report right here have been dashed after simply 5 minutes.
Alexander Sorloth bullied Jules Kounde off the ball and squared for Mikel Merino, who slotted the ball between the legs of a livid Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Regardless of that early setback, Barcelona brought about loads of issues with a relentless excessive press and Alex Remiro wanted to be alert to maintain out a header from Ousmane Dembele, shortly earlier than Martin Zubimendi’s wonderful interception to stop Franck Kessie from tying the rating up.
Robert Lewandowski missed a sitter by his requirements earlier than Sociedad went down the opposite finish and missed numerous large possibilities to double their benefit. Ander Barrenetxea missed two both aspect of a wonderful Ter Stegen save to disclaim Mohamed-Ali Cho.
Barcelona ended the primary half on prime and that intense press continued after the break, however Sociedad at all times seemed harmful and, after Sorloth missed a header, the towering striker made no mistake as he tapped dwelling from a Zubimendi pull-back.
The second aim turned the sport on its head, with Sociedad visibly extra assured understanding that they had that further cushion for the remaining 20 minutes and Barcelona conscious that there was nothing left to play for.
That did not cease Barcelona from pulling one again within the dying embers, although. Ferran Torres’ cross was whipped proper at Lewandowski, who headed dwelling to scale back the hole to only one aim.
GK: Marc-Andre ter Stegen (6); RB: Alejandro Balde (7); CB: Jules Kounde (5); CB: Andreas Christensen (6); LB: Jordi Alba (7); DM: Sergio Busquets (7); CM: Franck Kessie (6), CM: Frenkie de Jong (7); RW: Raphinha (7); ST: Robert Lewandowski (7); LW: Ousmane Dembele (8)
Substitutes: Marcos Alonso (6), Ansu Fati (6), Ferran Torres (7), Eric Garcia (N/A), Pablo Torre (N/A)
GK: Alex Remiro (6); RB: Aritz Elustundo (6); CB: Igor Zubeldia (7); CB: Robin Le Normand (7); LB: Diego Rico (7); CM: Martin Zubimendi (8); CM: Mikel Merino (8), CM: Asier Illarramendi (6); AM: Ander Barrenetxea (6); AM: Mohamed-Ali Cho (7); ST: Alexander Sorloth (9)
Substitutes: Takefusa Kubo (6), Andoni Gorosabel (6), Pablo Marin (6), Carlos Fernandez (N/A), Jon Pacheco (N/A)
