Maiden Barcelona goals from Gerard Martin and Marc Casado against 10-man Real Sociedad put Hansi Flick's side on the way back to the top of La Liga. Sergio Gomez had an early goal ruled out for La Real after Javi Lopez was offside during the build-up but any prospect of a competitive encounter were extinguished when Aritz Elustondo was sent off for a professional foul on Dani Olmo.

Barcelona could make it seven victories on the spin on Sunday in Spain's La Liga as they host the unpredictable Real Sociedad on Sunday.  The in-form home side will be determined to win and return to the top of the table after Saturday's results saw Atletico Madrid rise to the summit with a 1-0 win over Athletic Club.

Barcelona are aiming to go back to the top of La Liga after Atletico Madrid’s win on Saturday, and they are set to do so after doubling their lead against Real Sociedad in their MD26 clash at the