Barcelona advanced to the 2022–23 Copa del Rey semifinals with a 1-0 victory against Real Sociedad at Camp Nou in a quarterfinal game that was close to the end despite the visitors going down to 10 men just before halfway.

In the 52nd minute, Ousmane Dembele scored the game-winning goal. It was just rewarded after a brilliant performance in which Real Sociedad was unable to contain the Frenchman as he ran past men on the right flank as if they weren't there.

Brais Mendez of Real Sociedad was shown a straight red card for a stomp four minutes prior to halftime, and Barcelona made full use of the opportunity. During a particularly tense part of the game, the player lost his composure and was given his first career red card.

However, Real Sociedad's 10-man lineup continued to pose a threat in the second half. Top scorer Alexander Sorloth missed a clear-cut opportunity with the goal at his disposal, and the visitors also had two late efforts, which caused Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, the Barcelona goalkeeper, to make two crucial saves to avert the 1-1 tie.

Real Sociedad, which is now in third place in La Liga and six points behind league leaders Barcelona, is getting ready to go to meet the other Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid this Sunday. Barcelona is getting ready to leave for Girona on Saturday.

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