La Liga 2016/17: Barcelona 3-2 Real Sociedad, 5 talking points

#5 Barcelona maintain pressure on Real Madrid at the top of La Liga

Finally, something to smile about for Luis Enrique

This game was a vital victory for Barcelona as they continued to maintain the pressure on Real Madrid at the top of the La Liga table. With El Clasico coming up next week and Barcelona seeking an all-important victory to close the gap at the top of the table, the win was a necessary one. The game could’ve gone Real Sociedad’s way had they been more clinical with their possession but Barcelona won by Paco Alcacer’s third goal being the difference in the end.

The Catalans maintained Real Madrid’s lead to just three points although Los Blancos have the benefit of a game in hand over their immediate rivals for the title. It could go right down to the wire this season especially if Barcelona can win the Clasico.