Barcelona’s Winning Streak Crashes in Shock La Liga Defeat 🚨
Real Sociedad pulled off a jaw-dropping 1-0 victory over league leaders Barcelona on Sunday, thanks to Sheraldo Becker’s first-half goal. The win snapped Barça’s seven-game winning streak across all competitions, leaving fans and analysts stunned. 😱
Becker, the Surinamese-German forward, broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute after cleverly beating the offside trap and slotting home a tidy finish. Despite dominating possession, Barcelona failed to register a single shot on target – a rare stumble for Europe’s most prolific attack this season. 💥
Chaos on the Pitch: Sociedad’s Missed Chances 😬
Real Sociedad could’ve sealed the game much earlier, squandering multiple golden opportunities. Mikel Oyarzabal, Take Kubo, and Becker himself missed sitters, while Barça goalkeeper Iñaki Peña made several heroic saves to keep the deficit at one. 🧤
Pedri summed up Barça’s struggles: \"Real Sociedad pressed us hard. We lacked clarity today.\" The young midfielder downplayed concerns, though, calling it a \"one-day thing\" for the league leaders. 🗣️
La Liga Standings Shake-Up 📊
Barcelona remain top with 33 points, but rivals Real Madrid (27 points) now have a game in hand. Atletico Madrid trail in third with 26, while Real Sociedad climbed to eighth. Meanwhile, Girona and Atleti secured narrow 1-0 wins to stay in the mix. ⚔️
Barça’s next challenge? Regrouping after the international break. 🔄
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Sheraldo Becker's goal hands Real Sociedad shock win over Barcelona
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