On Saturday evening, "Barcelona" welcomed San Sebastian's "Real Sociedad" at home. In the 27th round of the "La Liga" championship, the Catalan team secured a victory.
The team coached by Quique Setien saved the game at the end, when a controversial penalty was awarded to the visitors.
After the VAR review, the referee decided that one of the "La Real" defenders intentionally played with his hand, giving the Catalans an opportunity to score from the penalty spot. Lionel Messi, standing at the mark, did not make a mistake and with a precise shot, gifted the victory to the home team.
In the last moments of the game, "Barca" managed to score a second goal, but Ansu Fati's goal was disallowed after VAR review, so the final result remained 1-0.
After the victory in the "El Clasico" match, "Barcelona" temporarily climbs to the first place. Real Madrid will have a chance to regain this position on Sunday.
For the "Real Sociedad" team, this was their first defeat after three consecutive victories.
In the last match of the evening, Madrid's "Getafe" and Vigo's "Celta" ended in a goalless draw.
Results:
"Barcelona" 1 - 0 "Real Sociedad" 81' [1 - 0] L. Messi (penalty kick)
"Getafe" 0 - 0 "Celta" M. Arambari (Getafe) sent off from the field
