Sports Desk: The La Liga title has already been lost. They have also been knocked out of the Champions League. So there is no pressure for Barcelona in the remaining matches of the league. Javi Hernandez’s team showed that on the field as well. The Catalans beat Real Sociedad 2-0 in organized football.
Lamine Yamal put his side ahead with a fine finish early in the La Liga match on Monday night (May 13). Then Brazilian star Rafinha doubled the gap with a successful spot kick in the added time of the match.
At the beginning of the match, however, Barcelona could not take advantage. Xavi’s team slowly came out of the shell. However, Sociedad got the first chance in the match. But could not use it. In the fifth minute, Sheraldo Baker hit the crossbar after receiving the ball inside the D-box.
Barcelona got its first good chance in the 27th minute. Yamal entered the small d-box, showing glimpses of ability in footwork. But he couldn’t take a shot as defender Pakechu slid and touched his leg at the last moment.
In the 31st minute, Robert Lewandowski attempted a header from a long distance. He was frustrated by Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro. Seven minutes later, Rafinha’s long-range shot hit the post. Ilkay Guindwan’s shot from the return ball goes well over the crossbar.
Barcelona finally took the lead in the 39th minute. Gindwan found Yamal after receiving Lewandowski’s through pass. The forward sent the ball into the net with an excellent finish of a cross shot. This is his fifth goal in the current season of La Liga.
The practice of goal misses continued in the second half. Finally, in the 88th minute, Mele scored a goal. Rafinha’s free kick goes to Alvaro Adriozola. The referee blows the penalty whistle after seeing the VAR. Rafinha found the net with a cool-headed spot kick.
With this win, Barcelona came in second in the points table. Barcelona has 76 points in 35 matches, with 23 wins and seven draws. Girona is third with 75 points. 90 points for Real Madrid, who already secured the title.
