In the central match of the 7th round of the Spanish La Liga, Barcelona won a strong-willed victory over Real Sociedad with a score of 2:1 at the Olympic Lewis Companies stadium. The Catalans managed to turn the tide of the meeting after conceding a goal and reached the top of the standings at the end of the round.
The match began with an unexpected activity of the guests. The team from the Basque Country, famous for its organized and courageous play, managed to impose a struggle on the hosts in the center of the field and used their first really sharp moment. In the 31st minute, Alvaro Odriosola joined the attack, opened the scoring with an accurate shot and put Real Sociedad ahead. The home fans were shocked, but soon saw their team taking the initiative. 
Already at the end of the first half, Barca found the answer. In the 43rd minute, Jules Cunde, after drawing the standard, turned out to be the quickest in the penalty area and sent the ball into the opponent's goal, equalizing the score - 1:1. This goal was the turning point of the match: the Catalans finally seized the territorial advantage.
After the break, the hosts continued to increase the pressure. The three Barca attackers increasingly worried the opponent's defense, and in the 59th minute, Robert Lewandowski, taking advantage of his partner's pass, coolly realized his moment, setting the final score - 2:1. The Polish striker once again proved that he remains a key figure in the team's attack.
The remaining time of the meeting was dictated by Barca, although Real Sociedad tried to organize counterattacks. The visitors managed to threaten Ter Stegen's goal several times, but the Catalan defense managed to prevent the opponent from escaping defeat.
The victory allowed Barcelona to score 19 points and single-handedly lead the La Liga standings. This is an important signal for Hans-Dieter Flick's team — the project under his leadership is gaining momentum, and the players are starting to show more and more integral football.
Real Sociedad, on the other hand, continues to experience serious difficulties at the start of the season. After seven rounds, the team has only five points and 17th place in the table, which is alarming for fans and experts.
In the next round, Barcelona will visit Sevilla on October 5, where they will try to strengthen their leadership. Real Sociedad will host Rayo Vallecano on the same day and try to break the losing streak. The match at the Olympic Stadium was another confirmation of the Catalans' character: even after conceding a goal, they managed to pull themselves together and take three points. For Barca fans, it became a symbol of the team regaining its championship ambitions.
