FC Barcelona are back in second place in the LaLiga table and have taken a major step towards Champions League qualification thanks to a hard-fought 1-0 win over Real Sociedad at Reale Arena on Thursday (Apr 21) night.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's ninth goal in 11 LaLiga appearances helped earn Barcelona a win at Real Sociedad that lifted them to second in the table. The forward scored with a close-range header after a cross by Ferran Torres.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen saved well from Alexander Sorloth while Alexander Isak fired another chance wide.
Shortly before Aubameyang's goal, Ousmane Dembele's shot came back off the post.
Barca were made to work hard for the points with Sorloth missing a further two chances as Real Sociedad piled on the pressure after half-time.
Aubameyang, 32, joined Barca on a free transfer in February after not playing for Arsenal following a disciplinary breach in December. Only Memphis Depay has scored more goals in LaLiga for Barca this season.
Barca's win lifts them into second spot on 63 points – 15 behind runaway leaders Real Madrid. Real Sociedad remain sixth in the table – six points off a Champions League spot with five games left.
Real Madrid need four points from their last five games to secure a 35th LaLiga title.
