Football / Spain: Barcelona start post-Messi era with 4-2 victory over Real Sociedad - France 24

Barcelona (AFP)

For his first official match since the departure of Lionel Messi, FC Barcelona dominated Real Sociedad 4-2 Sunday during the 1st day of La Liga in a Camp Nou which found its public (20,384 spectators) for the first time since February 2020.

The Catalans won thanks to the head of their captain Gerard Pique (19th), the double from Martin Braithwaite (45th + 2 and 59th) and a late goal from Sergi Roberto (90th + 1).

Even if he doubted when the Basques returned to 3-2, Barça took second place in the standings, just behind Real Madrid, ten days after formalizing the departure of Messi, six-fold Golden Ball. at Paris SG.

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