Copa Del Rey 2016/17: Real Sociedad 0-1 FC Barcelona - 5 Talking Points

SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - JANUARY 19:  Neymar Jr. of FC Barcelona celebrates with his team mates after scoring from the penalty spot his team's first goal during the Copa del Rey quarter-final first leg match between Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona at Anoeta stadium on January 19, 2017 in San Sebastian, Spain.  (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
FC Barcelona players celebrate as Neymar opened the scoring against Real Sociedad

#2 Neymar getting back on track

SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - JANUARY 19:  Neymar Jr. of FC Barcelona scores the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Copa del Rey quarter-final first leg match between Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona at Anoeta stadium on January 19, 2017 in San Sebastian, Spain.  (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Neymar sent the keeper the wrong way to give his side a deserving victory

After struggling to score for almost three months, Neymar had gone on to score in consecutive games for Barcelona. He was producing effective performances but lacked composure in front of goal but now with the Brazilian back on the scoring sheet again, it will see some pressure off Lionel Messi's back. Neymar was a constant threat to La Real's fullback and terrorised him for the entire game.

A quick counter attack led Barcelona to win a penalty thanks to a brilliant dribble from the Brazilian which involved a nice bit of skill to get away from his defender and draw him into committing a foul. He had many chances to increase his and the club's lead but could not muster a good shot. He received a yellow card for simulation when the Brazilian went down in the box and it was a clear penalty as the keeper had fouled Neymar after the ball had gone.

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