This archive report was first published on 14 December 2019.
Barcelona's title hopes were dealt a blow on Saturday, December 14, 2019, as they were held to a 2-2 draw by high-flying Real Sociedad at Anoeta.
The match saw a thrilling contest between two of La Liga's most attacking teams, with Real Sociedad's Martin Odegaard delivering a majestic display to help his parent club's title bid.
Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen made a crucial error, gifting Real Sociedad an equalizer in the 38th minute, after Antoine Griezmann and Luis Suarez had looked to have turned the game around.
Real Sociedad claimed a deserved point, with Alexander Isak scoring from five yards out after ter Stegen parried the ball straight to him.
Barcelona will now face a crucial meeting with Real Madrid in midweek, with the winner set to pull two points clear at the top of the table.
