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

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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

#3 A night to forget for Raul Navas and Aritz Elustondo

SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 27: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona duels for the ball with Willian Raul Rodriguez Navas of Real Sociedad during the La Liga match between Real Sociedad de Futbol and FC Barcelona at Estadio Anoeta on November 27, 2016 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) — Navas had a horrid time dealing with the likes of Neymar and Lionel Messi

Real Sociedad have a solid backline which has enabled them to churn out results this season effectively. Fullback Raul Navas and centre back Elustondo have been decent till now but faced embarrassment against Barcelona. Navas was beaten by Neymar on the left flank at will which exposed La Real at the back on many occasions.

The fullback had a tough night to endure as he found it difficult to handle the pace of the Brazilian. Elustondo also could not get the better off Neymar and it was his challenge on the Brazilian which earned Barcelona a spot kick. The centre-back made some schoolboy errors and faced the wrath of his manager at times.

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