Lionel Messi and new strike partner Neymar were in sparkling form as Barcelona swept Real Sociedad aside on Tuesday by four goals to one.
The dynamic duo wasted no time in making their mark on the game and it was the Brazilian Neymar who got on the scoresheet in the 5th minute of the match after he was well positioned to turn in Alexis' cross from just off the goal line.
The Brazilian striker then turned provider three minutes later, sending in a sumptuous cross to Lionel Messi who bulleted a diving header into the bottom corner to make it 2-0.
Sergio Busquets got a third for Barcelona in the 23rd minute from distance with a terrifically executed effort after Messi had made an astonishing miss by hitting the crossbar from close range.
Alberto De la Bella pulled one back for the visitors in the second period but Marc Bartra ensured the defeat was humiliating when he turned home the fourth after an excellent Messi assist.
