Barcelona delivered a commanding performance to reclaim the top spot in LaLiga with a dominant 4-0 victory over Real Sociedad, who were reduced to 10 men.
Goals from Gerardo Martin, Marc Casado, Ronald Araujo, and Robert Lewandowski sealed an emphatic win for the Catalan giants, propelling them one point ahead of Atletico Madrid in the title race.
The victory came as a huge boost for Barcelona, especially after Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat against Real Betis on Saturday. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid edged Athletic Bilbao 1-0 at home, keeping the title battle intense.
With three points separating Barcelona from third-placed Real Madrid, the race for the LaLiga crown remains fiercely contested as the season progresses.
La Liga Standings
| Place | Team | Points | Games Played |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 57 | 26 |
| 2 | Atletico Madrid | 56 | 26 |
| 3 | Real Madrid | 54 | 26 |