Much like in the midweek clash against Racing Santander, Real Sociedad greeted Barcelona with a guard of honor to congratulate them for their Spanish Super Cup triumph a week ago. With relentless rain falling on the pitch at Anoeta, the hosts thought they scored the opener inside the first minute, but Oyarzabal’s header was waved off for offside.

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong attacked referee Jesús Gil Manzano's arrogant attitude after the LaLiga leader's 11-game winning run was ended by Real Sociedad on Sunday.

New Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa will take charge of his first La Liga fixture in charge of Los Blancos as they welcome relegation candidates Levante to the Santiago Bernabeu. Unveiled as Xavi Alonso's replacement on Tuesday,