Villa back as Barca hit five, Madrid held to draw
- Published: 20 Aug 2012 at 03.48
- Online news: Sports
Barcelona thrashed Real Sociedad 5-1 on Sunday with two goals from Lionel Messi and one each for Carles Puyol, Pedro Rodriguez and David Villa, in his first game back after eight months out with injury.
Barcelona's forward David Villa celebrates after scoring a goal during the Spanish League football match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona. Barcelona thrashed Real Sociedad 5-1 on Sunday with two goals from Lionel Messi and one each for Carles Puyol, Pedro Rodriguez and Villa, in his first game back after eight months out with injury.
The victory at Camp Nou came after champions Real Madrid started their title defence with a 1-1 draw at home to Valencia.
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