Barcelona took control of the top of the Spanish League standings after securing a 2-1 victory over their visitors, Real Sociedad, in the seventh week of the match played on Sunday (28/9).
Hansi Flick's side played two La Liga matches in quick succession. Previously, the Blaugrana won 3-1 at Oviedo on Friday (September 26th). Those two wins took Barça to 19 points.
Barca's success in taking the top spot was aided by second-placed Real Madrid's defeat to city rivals Atletico Madrid. In the Madrid derby on Saturday (September 27), Atletico thrashed Real Madrid 5-2.
