BARCELONA’S LEAD AT the top of the La Liga table is down to three points after they suffered a shock 1-0 defeat at Real Sociedad on Saturday evening.
Luis Enrique’s side have now taken just one point from the last three games and both Madrid clubs have taken full advantage.
Atleti are in second place with Real just one point further back as the race for the title has suddenly become very interesting.
It seemed that the Catalans were cantering to the championship but their form has hit an alarming slump in recent weeks.
They conceded to Sociedad after just five minutes but couldn’t find a way back. Lionel Messi was looking to break a drought but went scoreless again and is without a goal in 362 minutes of football – his worst spell since 2011.
It’s a huge week for the side.
Their domestic issues may yet carry over to the Champions League quarter-final second leg clash against Atletico.
They take a 2-1 lead into the game but Diego Simeone’s side do have a potentially crucial away goal in the bag.
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