"I'm disappointed. We played a fantastic game. We created many chances, but in the end the result doesn't reflect what happened on the pitch."
"In the end, there are days when you do everything right and you have bad luck."
"I'm not a player, and I'm not on the field. What Frenkie said is fine. I agree with him. I don't want to waste any more time on the referee."
"5 - Barcelona have become the second team in Europe's top five Leagues to hit the woodwork five times in a single game and still lose after Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United in September 2020 (since 2006/07). San Sebastián.#RSO #Barcelona pic.twitter.com/rhx32z2YkF - OptaJose (@OptaJose) January 18, 2026"
Barcelona lost 2-1 away to Real Sociedad at Estadio Municipal de Anoeta after Goncalo Guedes scored the winner in the 71st minute. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring before Marcus Rashford equalised in the 70th minute; Sociedad scored again within 60 seconds. Barcelona generated 3.68 expected goals from 25 shots, nine on target, compared with Sociedad's 1.01 from six attempts. Three Barcelona goals were ruled out following VAR reviews and the team struck the woodwork five times. Frenkie de Jong criticised the match officials and the game ended with visible frustration despite strong offensive metrics.
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