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Barcelona prove too strong for upstarts Real Sociedad

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Football - La Liga Santander - FC Barcelona v Real Sociedad - Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - December 16, 2020. Barcelona's Lionel Messi in action. [REUTERS/Albert Gea]

Barcelona finally made a statement of intent in what has been a chaotic season as they came from behind to beat La Liga leaders Real Sociedad 2-1 at home on Wednesday.

Brazilian striker Willian Jose gave the visitors the lead from close range in the 27th minute but Barca came right back at them, levelling four minutes later when Jordi Alba smashed the ball into the top corner with his weaker right foot.

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