FC Barcelona are not really getting into the swing of things after their defeat in the Clásico. The Setién side can only win against Real Sociedad San Sebastián thanks to a penalty kick.
Lionel Messi has saved Spanish champions FC Barcelona from another setback.
The superstar shot the favourites 1-0 (0-0) against Real Sociedad San Sebastian, turning a handball (81st) into the winning goal.
Barca temporarily back at the top of the table
Barca climbs back to the top of the table, at least for the time being, but arch-rival Real Madrid can pass by again on Sunday.
Barca is thus reliant on a slip-up by the royals – six days ago, the team of German national goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen had conceded a 2-0 win in the Clasico.
Against the cup finalists from San Sebastian, Barcelona had a hard time on Saturday. It was only in the final phase that Messi saved the big favourites, when he converted from the penalty spot with nerves of steel.