Jordi Alba admitted that Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Real Sociedad on Saturday was a “bit of a struggle” for Ernesto Valverde side.
Clement Lenglet headed Barca in front just before half time, but Juanmi pulled one back for Sociedad after the break.
However, Barcelona responded quickly to the setback, as Alba struck from a Lionel Messi pass to secure the three points.
“Today was a bit of struggle because we were coming into the game on the back of a huge effort (against United) but we continued on the same path,” he said.