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La Liga
Nov 28, 2015 at 3pm UK
 
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4-0

Neymar (22', 53'), Suarez (41'), Messi (91')
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Player Ratings: Barcelona 4-0 Real Sociedad

Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each player performed during Barcelona's 4-0 win over Real Sociedad in La Liga.

Neymar, Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi were all on the scoresheet as Barcelona beat Real Sociedad 4-0 in La Liga on Saturday afternoon.

Neymar's two strikes came either side of a Suarez volley, before Messi netted late on as Luis Enrique's side continued their winning run.

Sociedad, who included Carlos Vela in their lineup despite much speculation surrounding the Mexican's future, have now lost on their last 18 visits to Camp Nou in Spain's top flight.

Here, Sports Mole has taken a closer look at how each player performed at Camp Nou.


Neymar (C) of FC Barcelona celebrates with his teammates Luis Suarez (L) and Lionel Messi of FC Barcelonaa after scoring his team's third goal of FC Barcelonaduring the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad de Futbol at Camp Nou on November© Getty Images

BARCELONA

Goal

Claudio Bravo: Did not have an awful lot to do for long spells, but made a bright save to deny Bruma late on and was confident from high crosses. Continues to justify his selection in the XI. (6/10)

Defence

Dani Alves: Replaced for the final 30 minutes, but had a fine game. Set up both of his side's first two goals with excellent crosses from the right and was a constant threat when he broke forward. (8/10)

Gerard Pique: Will have tougher assignments this season, but did not put a foot wrong at the heart of the defence. Was calm and composed in possession and strong in the challenge. (7/10)

Javier Mascherano: Was a doubt to start the match due to a thigh problem, but lasted just shy of 70 minutes and put in a strong performance. Kept Imanol Agirretxe in check for long spells. (7/10)

Jeremy Mathieu: Was a surprise that Mathieu was picked to start ahead of Jordi Alba, but he had an impressive afternoon. Was strong defensively and set up Neymar's second with a low cross. (8/10)

Midfield

Ivan Rakitic: Barcelona's front three will once again get the credit, but the Croatian was part of a midfield that worked extremely hard to recycle possession in a central area. (7/10)

Sergio Busquets: Arguably in the form of his career and the Spaniard glided through another game here. Nothing too spectacular, but ensured that his team were balanced in a central area. (8/10)

Andres Iniesta: Had a wonderful chance to open the scoring in the first period, but could only hit the post with a flicked header. Always looking for that pass forward into his front three. (7/10)

Attack

Neymar: Cannot seem to do any wrong at the moment and continued his excellent run of form with two goals and a late assist for Messi. Sociedad just could not live with the Brazilian's movement. (9/10)

Luis Suarez: Scored another sensational volley late in the first period to send Barcelona 2-0 ahead. Continued to threaten Sociedad with his clever movement in the final third of the field. (8/10)

Lionel Messi: Must have thought that his goal would not come after hitting the crossbar late on, but the Argentine ensured that he registered once again with a late finish at the far post. (8/10)

Substitutes

Adriano: Could not add to the goal that he scored against Roma during the week, but the Brazilian was not afraid to get forward after replacing Alves for the final 30 minutes of action. (6/10)

Jordi Alba: Was a surprise that the Spaniard did not start, but he was given a run-out for the final 25 minutes and as expected, was full of energy and aggression down the left of the field. (6/10)

Marc Bartra: Really struggling to secure a regular run in the first team at the moment, but the centre-back was given the final 20 minutes here. Has been linked with a move away in January. (6/10)


Luis Suarez of FC Barcelona scores his team's second goal during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad de Futbol at Camp Nou on November 28, 2015© Getty Images

SOCIEDAD

Goal

Geronimo Rulli: Made a couple of really smart saves in the early stages and was quick off his line when needed. Cannot really be blamed for any of the goals, was just left exposed by his back four. (6/10)

Defence

Aritz Elustondo: Ultimately part of a back four that struggled to contain Barcelona's movement and pace when the tempo was raised. Picked up a second-half booking and was always in danger. (5/10)

Inigo Martinez: Tried to be positive in winning the ball, but the centre-back was caught out on a number of occasions. Found it difficult to deal with Barcelona's sensational front three. (5/10)

Mikel Gonzalez: Was aerially dominant when the ball came into the box, but like a number of his teammates, found it tough when the home side came forward with pace and numbers. (6/10)

Yuri Berchiche: Did his best to drive forward when Sociedad had the ball, but each of Barcelona's first two goals came down Yuri's side, with Alves having time and space to deliver crosses. (5/10)

Midfield

Esteban Granero: Picked up a booking in the first period and was not the same player thereafter, knowing that one more late challenge would leave his team to play on with 10 men. (6/10)

Xabi Prieto: Tasked with supporting his front three when the opportunity arose, but the captain, despite showing some fine touches, failed to make a serious impression on the contest. (6/10)

Ruben Pardo: One of five Sociedad players to pick up a booking at Camp Nou. Was prepared to put the work in when Sociedad needed runners, but he had no chances to get on the scoresheet. (5/10)

Attack

Sergio Canales: Showed bits and pieces in the final third when he had possession of the ball, but the talented Spaniard drifted for long spells and was replaced in the away side's first change. (6/10)

Imanol Agirretxe: Could not add to his nine league goals for the season after struggling for service at Camp Nou. Was a threat when the ball came into the box, but the striker lacked real support. (6/10)

Carlos Vela: Given a start despite strongly being linked with a move away from the Basque club. In truth, struggled to make his mark for long spells due to Barcelona's domination of the ball. (6/10)

Substitutes

Mikel Oyazabal: Introduced just before the hour in place of Canales, but the midfielder struggled to make his mark in the final third. Was neat and tidy in possession though. (6/10)

Litri: Promoted from the B team, the 24-year-old was given the final 15 minutes to make an impression. Was full of running, but did not see an awful lot of the ball late on. (6/10)

Bruma: Added pace and invention to the Sociedad attack in the latter stages and came close to scoring with a couple of efforts from distance. Will feel that he should have started the match. (6/10)


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