It wasn't all good news for Barcelona, however, and the Catalans lost Alexis with a possible hamstring injury just after the half hour following a challenge from Real Sociedad defender Dani Estrada. Alexis was carried off and replaced by David Villa.

Tests later showed he could be out for six to eight weeks.

Real Sociedad had only one shot on target in the first half, but drew level on the hour as Agirretxe headed home a Xabi Prieto cross. The striker found space behind Busquets and planted a firm header past Victor Valdes.

A minute later the home side were level. Villa's attempted backpass was intercepted by Agirretxe and although his shot was tipped onto the bar by Busquets, who was lucky not to be sent off, the rebound fell for Griezmann to head home from close range.

Both sides looked for the winning goal, but Barcelona especially looked unlikely to score and their frustration was evident when Messi, who came on after the equalizer, was booked in injury time for diving to try and win a penalty.

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