Few expected this. Barcelona lost points for the first time when they lost to Real Sociedad. The Basque club won thanks to a converted penalty. The heroines of the match are Edna Imade and defender Maria Molina.
- Barcelona suffered their first domestic defeat of the season.
- Barcelona dominated possession but were held at bay by a strong Real defence; Real Sociedad made the most of their chances and stood firm despite Barcelona’s offensive efforts.
- The game‑winning penalty came after the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review confirmed a handball by Barcelona’s Laia Alexandri in the 37th minute, which Imade converted.
- The result elevated Real Sociedad to third place in the table, level on points with Real Madrid, while Barcelona remained top but saw their unbeaten run end.
- Barcelona were affected by key absences including injuries to Ewa Pajor, Salma Paralluelo and Patri Guijarro, which undermined their depth and attacking threat.Â
