![(FILES) In this file photo taken on December 18, 2021 Real Sociedad's Swedish forward Alexander Isak celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Spanish league football match between Real Sociedad and Villarreal CF at the Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian. - Newcastle smashed their transfer record on Friday, August 26, with a reported �58 million ($68 million) swoop for Real Sociedad's Sweden striker Alexander Isak. (Photo by ANDER GILLENEA / AFP)](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/LXL4R26UJUTF2PV7SP6JOIJCYE.jpg?auth=a6d4d55fc6c49d9334d73dc0632d706bf4486d137cc4c5c8a3da320ad9599b05&width=360&height=203&smart=true)
The plan to confuse Barça led to four Real Sociedad players being played offside.
ByAlfredo Relaño
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Ansu Fati came on for Barcelona at Anoeta and an inspiring performance helped Xavi’s side claim all three points.
ByAlfredo Relaño
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Carlo Ancelotti laid out a high press against Real Sociedad in a dress rehearsal for PSG, resulting in a vibrant comeback from 1-0 down.
ByAlfredo Relaño
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Barça continue to improve under Xavi. Ferran Torres is the only one who is struggling for form. Adama and Auba have been instant hits.
ByAlfredo Relaño
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Alfredo Relaño looks at the current rate of hooliganism across some European countries.
ByAlfredo Relaño
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Trying to schedule the games that form part of match-day 21 of the 2021-22 season showcases just how condensed the fixture list has become...
ByAlfredo Relaño
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