September 11, the third round of La Liga commenced.
Barça played away against Real Sociedad and narrowly won 1-0, taking home three points.
However, this match revealed significant issues for Barça.
Because the goal wasn't scored by Mateo, but by midfielder Ortiz!
Even the assist didn't come from Mateo, but from the team's forward Mancini.
The goal didn't come in Barça's traditional style; it was Mancini's speed that tore apart the opponent's defense before making a cutback pass.
Then Ortiz advanced and scored from a long shot outside the penalty area.
This is a style of goal that is very uncharacteristic of Barça.
Barça used to rely on passing, then spectacular breakthroughs and dazzling coordination within the penalty area to score goals.
Throughout, Mateo is absolutely a soul-like presence.
But in this match, Real Sociedad imposed insane restrictions on Mateo.
