European football: Lewandowski caps win over 10-man Sociedad as Barca go top
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Barcelona's commanding performance culminated in a 4-0 victory over 10-man Real Sociedad, moving them to the top of La Liga with 57 points from 26 games. The match saw Sociedad's Aritz Elustondo sent off in the 17th minute for a foul, allowing Barca to capitalize quickly with goals from Gerard Martin and Marc Casado. They continued to dominate, sealing the victory with additional goals from Ronald Araujo and Robert Lewandowski. Meanwhile, in Ligue 1, Lyon's match against Brest featured a red card for coach Paulo Fonseca amid penalty-related controversy.
Barcelona's dominance was clear as they overwhelmed Real Sociedad with a 4-0 victory, maintaining their lead in La Liga, showcasing both team dynamics and individual talents.
The match started rapidly with Sociedad reduced to ten men due to a red card, enabling Barcelona to capitalize with early goals from Martin and Casado.
Araujo emphasized the team's joy after the match, stating, 'We're happy about the way we played. It was important to win today, to go first in the table.'
In contrast, Ligue 1 saw drama as Lyon's Fonseca was sent off for dissent after a handball review, leading to potential repercussions for the coach.
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