Barcelona fullback Jordi Alba was delighted after their crucial victory over Real Sociedad.

Indeed, Alba - who scored on the night - declared their first-half against La Real the best of the season.

The Spain international says Barca can be proud to have defeated one of the best ball-playing teams in the LaLiga.

The win maintains momentum for Barca after the weekend's win against Levante. The result sees Barca up to fifth place, six points behind leaders Atletico Madrid.

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