La Liga: Barcelona on Top Spot as Real Madrid Crash 4-2 to Real Sociedad
Real Madrid lost a two-goal lead after just 11 minutes as they crashed to a shock 4-2 defeat to Real Sociedad in La Liga on Sunday.
Madrid had opened scoring with early goals by Sergio Ramos and Gareth Bale when the hosts turned on them and staged a stunning comeback that saw them snatch the victory through goals from Inigo Martinez (36), David Zurutuza (41 and 65) and Carlos Vela (76).
The result saw Sociedad earn their first points of the new season after they were beaten by top-flight newcomers, Eibar last weekend.
Earlier in the day, Sandro Ramirez scored his first senior goal for Barcelona to help them to a narrow 1-0 win at Villarreal, securing a Number 1 spot on the Liga table.
Luis Enrique’s men had looked a little out of sorts at El Madrigal until the teenager tapped in a cross from Lionel Messi in the 82nd minute.
Messi however picked up a hamstring strain during the match, according to the club.
“Messi has pulled an adductor muscle in right hip, and precautionary measures will be required. Tests on Tuesday should be able to determine the full extent of the injury,” Barcelona said in statement.
Forward Munir El Haddadi also has a bruised thigh while Messi is now likely to miss Argentina’s friendly against Germany on Wednesday.
