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After a loss to Real Madrid at the end of last month, Barcelona returned to winning ways by securing a 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad.
It was a crucial win for the Catalans, who remain on the heels of Real Madrid and Girona in the race for the league title.
The Catalans are now just a point behind Real Madrid and four behind Girona, although it must be mentioned that Los Blancos do have a game in hand.
Five key stats from Barcelona’s win over Real Sociedad
The match’s defining moment came when Ronald Araujo scored a well-timed header at 91:58, making it the latest winning goal for Barcelona in La Liga since October 2022 when Robert Lewandowski netted at 92:55 against Valencia.
Although Araujo is regarded as one of Barça’s key defenders, he is also a contributor to the attack. His goal against Real Sociedad marked his seventh in La Liga, emphasizing his value in crucial moments.
On this occasion, the late goal from Araujo made sure that Barcelona secured yet another 1-0 victory.
Araujo is a key contributer in attack (Photo by ANDER GILLENEA/AFP via Getty Images)
Under Xavi’s guidance, Barcelona has excelled at securing 1-0 victories. The win against Real Sociedad marked their 10th such win, solidifying their reputation for grinding out close matches.
In fact, Barcelona’s last three league wins, including the one against Real Sociedad, have all ended with a 1-0 scoreline.
In light of Barcelona’s win, it must be mentioned that historically, Barça struggled at Anoeta Stadium when facing Real Sociedad. However, it seems there has been a significant transformation in recent years.
From 2011 to 2016, Barcelona managed just 2 points out of a possible 21. In contrast, from 2017 to 2021, they earned an impressive 19 out of 21 points at this venue.
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Author : Connell Edgar-Jones
Publish date : 2023-11-05 06:30:00
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