Barcelona beat Real Sociedad 1-0

On Wednesday, Ousmane Dembele scored the game-winning goal as Barcelona defeated Real Sociedad 1-0 to go to the Copa del Rey semi-finals. The French forward scored in the 52nd minute to defeat 10-man La Real, who had Brais Mendez sent off late in the first half, and advance the record-tying 31-time cup champions. Barcelona has had a successful start to 2023, taking home the Spanish Super Cup and going three points ahead of Real Madrid in La Liga. They extended this success in a thrilling cup match.

Real Sociedad, captained by Imanol Alguacil, stands at now third in the league despite being without some injured senior playmakers David Silva and Mikel Merino. Thanks to Dembele, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez led his club to a suspenseful victory on his 43rd birthday.