La Liga: FC Barcelona Takes the Lead with 4-0 Win Against 10-Man Real Sociedad

Synopsis

On March 3, FC Barcelona secured the top position in La Liga with a 4-0 victory against Real Sociedad, who played with ten men after Aritz Elustondo's red card. Barcelona capitalized on their numerical advantage, with standout performances from young talents and key players alike.

Key Takeaways

FC Barcelona regained the top spot in La Liga.
Real Sociedad played with ten men after a red card.
Gerard Martin scored his first professional goal.
Barcelona leads Atletico Madrid by two points.
Upcoming matches for both teams in European competitions.

Barcelona, March 3 (NationPress) FC Barcelona has reclaimed the top position in La Liga following a commanding 4-0 win against Real Sociedad at the Estadi Olimpic on Sunday. The match saw the visitors reduced to ten players in the 17th minute due to a red card handed to Aritz Elustondo, which allowed Barcelona to dominate the game without doubt.

This victory puts Barcelona two points ahead of Atletico Madrid at the top of the standings, while Real Madrid is now three points behind after their defeat to Betis the prior day.

Real Sociedad began the match with determination, creating a few early opportunities, including a disallowed goal and a shot that struck the crossbar, both from offside positions. However, their aspirations for an upset were thwarted when Elustondo received a red card for a foul on Dani Olmo. With more than an hour remaining, the game was tilted in Barcelona's favor.

Barcelona swiftly took charge of the match, and it was a night to remember for some of their young talents. Gerard Martin netted his first professional goal following a brilliant run by Lamine Yamal and an assist from Olmo. Shortly thereafter, Olmo himself scored. A corner kick was poorly dealt with by Sociedad's goalkeeper, Álex Remiro, and Olmo's follow-up shot took a deflection off Marc Casadó, rolling into the net, making it 2-0.

With the game firmly in their grasp, Barcelona's dominance extended into the second half. Ronald Araujo, marking his return from injury with a goal, headed in a rebound after Robert Lewandowski's initial attempt. Shortly after, Lewandowski added to the score, marking his 11th goal of 2025 with a rebound from Araujo’s long-range shot.

With the La Liga task completed, Barcelona will shift their attention to the upcoming UCL match against Benfica on Thursday in the Round of 16, while Real Sociedad prepares for their forthcoming Europa League encounter against Manchester United.