A couple of weeks ago, the La Liga title race looked all over.
Barcelona were coasting to win another La Liga and the triple looked likely, certainly the Spanish double with just a Copa del Rey final to come.
Defeats on consecutive Saturday nights have blown La Liga completely open.
Last Saturday night, Barcelona famously lost 2-1 at home to Real Madrid. That result could be put down to the emotion of paying respects to Johan Cruyff, the travel the front three had to put in for World Cup qualifiers and a tough El Clasico.
Tonight’s defeat against Real Sociedad, albeit not an easy place to go, indeed Barcelona lost there last season under David Moyes, was a serious blow.
A fifth minute goal from Mikel Oiarzabal was the difference between the two sides and Barcelona’s lead in La Liga has been seriously cut.
Wins for Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid today, mean Barcelona are just three points and four points respectively ahead of second and third.
Barcelona do have a better head-to-head record against both Atletico and Real Madrid, but has their momentum gone at a key time.
Ahead of the Champions League second leg quarter-final, Barcelona could struggle on Wednesday evening.
And, with six games remaining in La Liga, things could get very “squeaky bum time” for Barcelona, if their rivals can keep up the pressure.
Been watching Barcelona today at Real Sociedad. Not impressed. Their legs seem heavy though.
— Andrew Orsatti (@AndrewOrsatti) April 9, 2016
FT: Real Sociedad 1-0 Barça76 points Barça
73 points Atlético
72 points Real Madrid pic.twitter.com/A7ivIJvshD
— Chef (@champ_ian) April 9, 2016
What's happened to Barca!— Peter Hall (@PeteHall86) April 9, 2016
FT: Real Sociedad 1, Barça 0. Bad game, Liga at risk, low on morale for crucial UCL tie… did I forget anything?— FCB News&Negativity (@cynicule) April 9, 2016
Barcelona: Have lost back-to-back league games for the first time since November 2014— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) April 9, 2016
Troubling times suddenly for Barça. Messi could do with a rest, but is needed in four days. Business end of season here, team looks tired.— Ben Hayward (@bghayward) April 9, 2016
FT Real Sociedad 1-0 Barcelona. The league is alive. 3 point lead over Atletico, 4 over RM. Barça have dropped 8 points in 3 games.— Sid Lowe (@sidlowe) April 9, 2016
So, err, we have a title race in Spain again.— Graham Ruthven (@grahamruthven) April 9, 2016
First time Barca lose back to back leave games since Nov 2014. Still winless away to Real Sociedad since 2007…Things just got interesting!— Phil Kitromilides (@PhilKitro) April 9, 2016
Full-time: Real Sociedad 1-0 Barcelona pic.twitter.com/enWSM67mkM— Footy Jokes (@Footy_Jokes) April 9, 2016
1-0 FT: After staying unbeaten for 23 La Liga matches, Barça now lose back-to-back matches in the league.
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