Real Sociedad 2-4 FC Barcelona: 5 Talking Points

#4 Real Sociedad receded after a spirited start

Real Sociedad lose the tempo after a positive opening to the match

Real Sociedad held the psychological advantage at the kick-off, being unbeaten against the Catalans in 10 league matches and looked to exploit the same as the hosts started on the front foot. The high-pressing during the initial proceedings threw Barcelona in a tizzy and the 2-0 deficit was a testament to that.

The Royals seemed like they were edging closer to another Barca scalp after Juanmi's attempt, but alas, little did they know what was going to hit them in the second half.

Sociedad didn't just let slip their grasp from the tie, but were completely overpowered and had no response whatsoever. The sprightly attack of the first 35 minutes now appeared spent, whereas the defence was belted black and blue.