It was 1994/95 when Real Sociedad last visited the Camp Nou and managed not to lose against Barcelona. On that day, La Real returned back home with a point after a 1-1 draw in La Liga, and on Saturday night, they were once again pretty close but the Catalan team ultimately prevailed.
After this big 2-1 victory against a tough opponent, Barcelona now have to secure six more points in the remaining five games, which means that victories against Alavés and Levante will see them lift the trophy once again. Of course, they must also bear in mind that the Champions Leauge semi-finals against Liverpool is looming just around the corner.
But Real Sociedad made sure Barcelona indeed worked extremely hard to earn these three points, and this tactical analysis will dissect the game to see what truly transpired in the Catalan capital.
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