Barcelona defeats Real Sociedad 4-0, tops LaLiga standings

Barcelona dominated Real Sociedad with a 4-0 victory, reclaiming the top spot in La Liga after a weekend where rivals Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid faltered. The match was significantly impacted by a red card shown to Real Sociedad's Aritz Elustondo in the 17th minute, which allowed Barcelona to exploit their numerical advantage. Gerard Martin and Marc Casadó scored their first goals for the club, while Ronald Araujo and Robert Lewandowski added to the tally, with Lewandowski extending his season total to 34 goals. This win marks Barcelona's sixth consecutive league victory and leaves them two points clear of Atletico and three ahead of Real Madrid. Sociedad struggled throughout the match, failing to register a single shot on target, becoming the first team this season to do so in La Liga. With this performance, Barcelona showcased their attacking depth and solidified their position as favorites for the title.