FC Barcelona reclaimed the top spot in LaLiga with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad at the Estadi Olímpic, a match that turned on the return of Lamine Yamal. The teenager from Rocafonda needed just one minute on the pitch to make the difference, setting up Robert Lewandowski with a moment of brilliance that sealed the comeback.

How did the decisive play unfold?

Yamal entered the match in the 58th minute and wasted no time leaving his mark. On his very first action, he took on Sergio Gómez down the right wing and delivered a precise cross into the box. Lewandowski latched onto it and finished with composure, putting Barça ahead 2-1 in the 59th minute. It was an explosive entrance that completely shifted the momentum.

How did the match develop?

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It was not an easy evening for Hansi Flick’s side. Despite dominating possession (86% in the first half), Barcelona were shocked in the 30th minute when Álvaro Odriozola put the visitors ahead after an assist from Barrene. Just before halftime, Jules Koundé leveled the score 1-1 with a header off a corner delivered by Marcus Rashford.

In the second half, Barça raised their intensity with the introduction of Dani Olmo and later the return of Yamal, who delivered the decisive assist. Take Kubo nearly equalized in the 84th minute with a strike that rattled the crossbar, while Lewandowski came close to doubling his tally when his effort also hit the woodwork.

Barcelona back on top

With this victory, Barcelona climbed to the top of the table, overtaking Real Madrid by a single point after seven matchdays. The return of Lamine Yamal not only reignited excitement among the culé supporters but also reaffirmed the teenager’s decisive role in a team aiming high this season.