FC Barcelona's Disappointing Draw Against Real Sociedad

Barça Stumble in Title Race as Sociedad Hold Them to a 1-1 Draw

FC Barcelona's hopes of retaining their LaLiga title suffered a blow on Sunday as they were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou.

The result leaves Barça five points behind leaders Real Madrid, who have a game in hand, and increases the pressure on manager Xavi Hernandez.

Sociedad Take the Lead

Sociedad took a shock lead in the 26th minute through Alexander Sorloth, who clinically finished off a cross from Aihen Muñoz.

Barça struggled to create clear-cut chances in the first half, with Robert Lewandowski and Ousmane Dembélé both failing to find the target.

Barça Equalize

The hosts improved after the break and finally found an equalizer in the 66th minute.

Lewandowski headed home from close range after a cross from Jordi Alba, but Barça were unable to find a winner despite late pressure.

Xavi Frustrated

Speaking after the match, Xavi expressed his frustration at the result.

"We didn't play well enough today," he said. "We created chances, but we didn't take them. We need to be more clinical in front of goal."

Flick's Bayern on the Horizon

Barça now face a crucial Champions League clash against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

Former Bayern manager Hansi Flick will be returning to the Allianz Arena for the first time since his departure last summer.

Conclusion

FC Barcelona's draw against Real Sociedad has dented their hopes of winning the LaLiga title.

The Catalans now face a must-win game against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, with their season hanging in the balance.