After two devastating defeats against Eintracht Frankfurt and Cadiz respectively, the win at Real Sociedad was a timely return to form for Xavi’s Barcelona side.
The three points will be welcomed for the mere fact that it keeps the Blaugranes in the box seat to guarantee Champions League football next season, but it was the manner of the win that will be most pleasing.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang continued his excellent goalscoring form whilst Ousmane Dembele again shone in his wide role.
Clearly, being free of injury evidently suits the French World Cup winner, though kudos mainly has to go to Gavi for another stellar showing.