In an apparently energy-saving performance, Barcelona edged Real Sociedad to restore their nine point lead with five games left to play in the La Liga season. Clement Lenglet opened the scoring at the stroke of halftime before Juanmi and Jordi Alba exchanged strikes midway through the second half for the final score.
After securing a spot in the Champions League Semi-Final, Barcelona were looking to return to winning ways in La Liga. In an effort to officially secure the league title as soon as possible, Ernesto Valverde sent out a strong starting XI, though a hint of rotation remained.