Eusebio Sacristan decided to make two changes to the Sociedad side that lost 1-0 to Leganes last weekend, with Kevin Rodrigues and Juanmi coming into the starting line-up to replace Inigo Martinez and Mikel Oyarzabal, respectively.
Meanwhile, Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde made three alterations to the team that featured in their last league outing, with Javier Mascherano, Andres Iniesta and Ousmane Dembele making way for Gerard Pique, Sergio Busquets and Andre Gomes
Sociedad took an early lead with a goal from Willian Jose, who beats Marc-Andre ter Stegen with a bouncing diving header at the eleventh minutes.
Sociedad doubled their lead with goal from Juanmi who gets better of every defender before shooting, and his low effort beats Ter Stegen at the near post after being deflected into the back of the net by Roberto.
However, Barcelona was able to got back into the game with a goal from Paulino, who found the back of the net with an assist from Suares at the 39th minute.
Barca was able to levelled up at the 50th minute with L. Shares finding the back of the net with an assist from L. Messi.
Barca took the lead at the 71st minute with Luis Suares securing a brace with an assist from Vermaelen.
Barcelona sealed the victory with a crowning stunning free kick goal from the king of football himself Lionel Messi.
Barcelona substitutes: Cillessen, Digne, Mascherano, Vidal, Denis Suarez, Iniesta, Dembele.
Barcelona XI (4-3-1-2): Ter Stegen; Roberto, Pique, Vermaelen, Alba; Rakitic, Busquets, Gomes; Paulinho; Messi, Luis Suarez.
Real Sociedad substitutes: Tono, Gorosabel, Elustondo, Zubeldia, Januzaj, Agirretxe, Oyarzabal.
Real Sociedad XI (4-3-3): Rulli; Odriozola, Llorente, Navas, Rodrigues; Prieto, Illarramendi, Zurutuza; Canales, Jose, Juanmi.
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