Bad luck and controversy hold Barça back at Anoeta

 FC Barcelona left Anoeta with bitter feelings after a match marred by bad luck and several controversial decisions that influenced the final result. In a stadium that is always difficult to play in, the Blaugrana showed intent and moments of good football, but once again, the details worked against them.

Controversial refereeing decisions also played a major role. Several disputed calls, both for fouls and in the penalty area, sparked protests from the Barcelona bench and players, adding to the frustration in an already tense match.

Adding to this was the opponent's defensive solidity, which held firm in key moments and capitalized on Barcelona's lapses in concentration to level the score. The result sets a setback for Barça's aspirations and leaves the team needing to react quickly.

Despite the setback, Barça must turn the page and focus on the upcoming matches, where correcting mistakes and regaining confidence will be fundamental to staying in the fight for the season's objectives.

The result of the match at Anoeta was:

Real Sociedad 2 – 1 FC Barcelona on matchday 20 of LaLiga 2025-26

Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad) — 32′

Marcus Rashford (Barcelona) — 70′

Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad) — 71′