La Liga 2016/17: Real Sociedad 1-1 FC Barcelona: 5 Talking Points

SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 27:  Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona duels for the ball with Asier Illarramendi and Xabier Prieto 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)
FC Barcelona were lucky to draw against Real Sociedad as the hosts made life difficult for them

#4 Eusebio passed his Barcelona audition with flying colours

SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 27:  Head coach Eusebio Sacristan of Real Sociedad reacts 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)
Eusebio’s tactics were spot on against FC Barcelona

Real Sociedad manager Eusebio Sacristan is being touted as the man who could take over the reigns from Luis Enrique. The Barcelona manager's contract expires at the end of this season and he has avoided any talk of his extension in press conferences. Looking at Barcelona's faltering league campaign, Enrique is going to find it tough to stay with the Catalans.

Eusebio lined his side up in perfect fashion to play against Barcelona and give them a taste of their own medicine. Sociedad dominated the game by keeping the ball for long intervals and creating a number of goalscoring opportunities.

The former Barcelona B manager had an average stint with the B team but his Sociedad side are doing wonders this season. They were better than Barcelona in every department which has made Eusebio's case even stronger for the Barcelona post when Luis Enrique parts company with his beloved team.

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