La Liga 2016/17: Barcelona 6-1 Sporting Gijon, 5 talking points

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 01:  Paco Alcacer of FC Barcelona celebrates with his team mates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Sporting de Gijon at Camp Nou stadium on March 1, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain.  (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Barcelona now have one point lead over Real Madrid in the league table

#3 A return to forget for Douglas

MALAGA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 24:  Douglas of Barcelona in action during the La Liga match between Malaga CF and FC Barcelona at La Rosaleda studium on September 24, 2014 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by Sergio Camacho/Getty Images)
Douglas joined Sporting Gijon on loan in the summer of 2016

Douglas had signed for Barcelona three seasons ago but his poor performances meant that he had a disappointing time at the club. He had injury problems too as he managed only 41 minutes in the league his two seasons with the Catalans.

He was shipped to Sporting Gijon on loan at the start of this season where he has gone on to cement a starting berth for himself. The defender made a comeback to Nou Camp but provided glimpses of his faltering play as he could not offer much to the visitors, playing in a right wing role.

The Brazilian had hardly any contribution in the first half and was taken off at half-time. The 26-year-old has made 12 appearances this season for the Asturian club and has one league goal to his name but the La Liga side have not given any hint about wanting the player on a permanent deal next season.

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