Hansi Flick cut a frustrated figure after Barcelona's 2-1 defeat to Real Sociedad in San Sebastian ended their 12-match unbeaten run and tightened the La Liga title race.
Real Sociedad, Atletico Madrid, Celta Vigo and Valencia all claimed important La Liga victories on a decisive weekend, with Sociedad stunning Barcelona at the Reale Arena.
Real Sociedad beat Osasuna on penalties, Athletic Club edged Cultural Leonesa and Atletico Madrid pipped Deportivo on Tuesday evening's Copa del Rey Round of 16 clashes.
Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, Atletico Madrid, Girona, Levante and Sevilla were all at the centre of a gripping La Liga Sunday that delivered goals, controversy and vital points at both ends of the table.
Real Madrid made the most of their man advantage to claim a comfortable 2-0 win over Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu in LaLiga on Saturday.
Barcelona's latest La Masia graduate Dro Fernandez is expected to sign new deal after making his LaLiga debut in the 2-1 win against Real Sociedad last Sunday.