Barcelona will play against Real Sociedad away from home in their next La Liga match on Sunday night.
Barcelona has earned the most points on the road in La Liga and aims to keep their strong performance going to extend their lead at the top.
Real Sociedad vs Barcelona – Match preview and team news
- Date: Sunday, 18th January
- Kick-off: 8pm BST.
- Venue: Estadio Municipal Dr Anoeta.
Real Sociedad team news
Yangel Herrera and Orri Oskarsson are out due to injuries, limiting options for Matarazzo. Mikel Oyarzabal, who has been the club’s top scorer in La Liga this season, will lead the attack. He has scored five goals and provided three assists despite the club’s tough season.
Creative players like Gonçalo Guedes, Takefusa Kubo, and Brais Méndez will support from the wings and midfield, while veteran Carlos Soler will bring his experience to the center of the pitch. Goalkeeper Álex Remiro needs to perform well against Barcelona’s strong offense.
Barcelona team news
After a win in the Copa del Rey against Racing Santander, Frenkie de Jong is back after a suspension. The team is in excellent form and aims to maintain its high level of consistency this season.
Robert Lewandowski has been outstanding, scoring nine league goals and netting the winner in Barcelona’s earlier match against Real Sociedad. Lamine Yamal has also impressed, contributing seven goals and seven assists this season.
Coach Hansi Flick is concerned about injuries. Andreas Christensen is out with a partial ACL tear, and Gavi will miss the game after knee surgery.
Raphinha is questionable for Sunday’s match due to a minor injury, with Marcus Rashford ready to step in if needed.
Form
Real Sociedad
The Basque team recently secured a vital win in the Copa del Rey via a penalty shootout against Osasuna.
In La Liga, they are 13th with 21 points from 19 matches, only four points above the relegation zone, but their recent performance suggests they are improving.
Matarazzo’s team won against Getafe in their last league game and is currently on a five-match unbeaten streak.
Barcelona
Hansi Flick’s side has been nearly unbeatable since early January, winning 11 straight matches across all competitions.
In La Liga, Barcelona hasn’t lost in their last nine games, maintaining a four-point lead at the top over Real Madrid.
They are currently first in the table with a one-point advantage and an extra game in hand.
Predicted lineups
Real Sociedad: Remiro; Aramburu, Caleta-Car, Martin, Gomez; Soler, Turrientes; Kubo, Mendez, Guedes; Oyarzabal
Barcelona: E Garcia; Kounde, Cubarsi, E Garcia, Balde; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, Fermin, Rashford; Lewandowski
How to watch Real Sociedad vs Barcelona?
Fans in the UK can watch the match live on Premier Sports 2.
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