Neymar, Pedro take Barcelona two points away from Liga title

Barcelona achieved a crucial 2-0 victory (watch all goals and highlights here) against Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou in matchday 36 of La Liga. Neymar and Pedro Rodriguez scored the goals for the Blaugrana, who enjoyed 66 percent of possession, created 15 goal-scoring chances and attempted 13 shots, eight on target.

As expected, manager Luis Enrique rotated the team in order to give key players much-needed rest ahead of their decisive Champions League trip to Munich on Tuesday. With up to five regular starters missing, the hosts found it hard to control the match in the commanding manner Cules have become used to in recent times.

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However, the Catalans managed to step up a gear after the break by making a more conscious effort to run the bylines and make risky passes into spaces more often. Their more dynamic, direct approach resulted in Neymar breaking the deadlock five minutes after the half-time break — a decisive goal that could end …