Ousmane Dembele’s strike, capping a brilliant individual display, helped Barcelona beat Real Sociedad 1-0 on Wednesday, and reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals. Imanol Alguacil’s Real Sociedad have thrilled in the league, sitting third, but were missing veteran playmaker David Silva and Mikel Merino through injury. However it was Real Sociedad midfielder Mendez who was sent off at Camp Nou on Wednesday, just before half time. Real Sociedad, despite their numerical disadvantage, battled well and should have levelled when Sorloth fired over from only a couple of yards out. Osasuna were facing Sevilla later Wednesday while on Thursday Real Madrid host Atletico Madrid and Valencia welcome Athletic Club in the other quarter-finals.
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