Barcelona coach Quique Setien is delighted with the impact of recent signing Martin Braithwaite.

Setien handed the Dane a start against Real Sociedad and was delighted with the striker's contribution for the battling 1-0 win.

Braithwaite joined Barca a fortnight ago from Leganes for €18m as an emergency replacement for Ousmane Dembele.

"We knew that he would help us a lot given that Real are a daring team," said Setien.

"He took up space and he was a threat. He controlled the ball well. He was a little tired at the end because it was very demanding. I am very happy with his performance and the prospects that lie ahead."