MADRID (AP) — Disallowed goals, hitting the woodwork five times, and great saves. It was just too much for Barcelona to overcome on Sunday as it lost 2-1 to Real Sociedad in the Spanish league to see its 11-game winning streak come to an end.

Los Blancos now sit atop the La Liga standings ahead of Barcelona’s game on Monday.

After selling stars like Alexander Isak, Mikel Merino, and Martin Zubimendi to the Premier League, Sociedad needed a rebuild, and Matarazzo has been the right guy for the job so far, helping put their academy players into the best position to succeed while getting the most out of additions like Goncalo Guedes.

Alvaro Arbeloa is attempting to keep Real Madrid's season on track as they target trophies on multiple fronts.

Real Sociedad have won the Copa del Rey three times from seven finals. As reported by as.com, their first success came in 1909 and the most recent in 2021. Competing as Club Ciclista de San Sebastián, they beat Español de Madrid 3-1 in 1909. George McGuinness scored on 30 and 80 minutes, Charles Simmons added the other, with Giralt replying.