3 takeaways from Real Sociedad vs Barcelona

#1 Ousmane Dembele the missing piece for Barcelona?

Real Sociedad v FC Barcelona - La Liga

Ousmane Dembele started at left-wing for the fourth game in a row in the league and he hasn't failed to deliver for the Blaugrana, scoring in important games and winning points for his team. He has scored 3 goals and 2 of those have been winning goals, one against Real Valladolid in a drab 1-0 win and now at Anoeta in a game where most of the players were pretty average.

On a day when Messi was crowded whenever he got the ball, Dembele delivered when it mattered the most. Until half-time, he wasn't too impressive but he had the flair that Barcelona needed so badly, teasing the Sociedad defense time and time again.

If he continues in this vein, Barcelona could be just as threatening when Messi doesn't show up.