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Philippe Coutinho hits stunning goal to secure Barcelona's win against Real Sociedad

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Watch Philippe Coutinho score for Barcelona against Real Sociedad with this stunning long-range strike

Philippe Coutinho scored the winner for Barcelona against Real Sociedad with a stunning long-range strike - and you can watch the brilliant goal above!

Former Liverpool forward Coutinho, scorer of a hat-trick a week ago, netted the only goal on a night which belonged to Andres Iniesta, who bowed out at Barca after 22 years at the club.

Barca took the lead 10 minutes into the second half with a fine strike from Coutinho. The Brazilian drove through the left channel, cut back on to his right foot, wrong-footing two defenders before curling the ball in off the far post.

It proved to be the only goal of the game as Barca sent Iniesta out on a high.

The Spain playmaker was substituted after 81 minutes and received a rapturous reception as he bade farewell to the stage he has graced for so long and so successfully.

Andres Iniesta celebrates with Philippe Coutinho after the Brazilian's goal for Barcelona against Real Sociedad
Image: Andres Iniesta celebrates with Coutinho after the Brazilian's goal

He took his time to depart, embracing team-mates and soaking in the adoration. With tears in his eyes, the man who was given a contract for life just last October, concluded his illustrious spell as a Barca player.

The 34-year-old will leave the club this summer 22 years after joining their academy, having won 32 major honours including four Champions League titles and nine La Liga titles.

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