Real Sociedad vs. Barcelona

On Sunday, Real Sociedad will play host to Barcelona in La Liga. Watch Real Sociedad vs. Barcelona match on TV, Stream Online, Real Sociedad vs. Barcelona Lineups & Prediction. On the opening weekend, Barca’s home match against Rayo Vallecano ended in a scoreless draw, while Real Sociedad won convincingly 1-0 in Cadiz.

Real Sociedad vs. Barcelona Live

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Aug 21 2022 9:00 PM

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Real Sociedad’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League are optimistic after placing sixth in La Liga last season. Los Txuri-Urdin started last season well before slipping to the Europa League, which is no dishonour for a club that was in the second division in 2010.

Imanol Alguacil has guided Real Sociedad to a top-half finish in each of his four full seasons as head coach. Last season’s points total of 62 was the same as the year before, thus the aim is to improve and cut the gap on the top four teams in La Liga.

Takefusa Kubo’s 24th-minute goal helped Alguacil’s team beat Cadiz 1-0 last weekend. On Sunday, they’ll face Barca at Anoeta Stadium. Real Sociedad’s moderate spending over the years contrasts with Barcelona’s bustling summer.

Despite collecting enormous debt in recent years, president Joan Laporta has spent close to £150m on Jules Kounde, Raphinha, and Robert Lewandowski in the current transfer window. Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie also joined on huge wages after signing on free transfers.

Kounde is unlikely to be registered for a second weekend as the club strives to clear the pay bill to make place for the former Sevilla defender. Off-the-pitch disruptions often affect play, as was the case at Nou Camp last weekend. Despite 21 shots and 68% possession, Xavi’s team struggled to break down Rayo.

A lack of chemistry was predicted with three new players in the starting XI. The 42-year-old will hope big-money additions Raphinha and Lewandowski improve after a week, but they face a step up in class this weekend.

Real Sociedad vs. Barcelona: Match Information

Date: Sunday, August 21, 2022
Time: 9:00 PM (UK), 10:00 PM (CET), 4:00 PM (ET), 1:00 PM (PT)
Location: Reale Arena (Donostia-San Sebastián)

Real Sociedad vs. Barcelona: Team News

Mikel Oyarzabal, a key forward for Real Sociedad, ruptured his cruciate ligament and is not expected back until at least the middle of October. Martin Merquelanz has a knee injury and is unlikely to play against Cadiz after being substituted out late in the game with a hamstring injury.

Alex Sola and Carlos Hernandez are also out with hamstring injuries. Rico will likely be replaced by Aihen Munoz at left back, but other than that, Alguacil will not tinker with a winning lineup, especially since David Silva’s ability to play in space behind the defence will be crucial to breaking down Barca’s defence during the upcoming transition.

This may be especially true this coming Sunday, as there is currently no suitable alternative for Sergio Busquets, who will be suspended after collecting a second yellow card in injury time during the match against Rayo. Xavi may replace Gavi with Frenkie De Jong or Kessie in the starting lineup at midfield after seeing them make significant contributions off the bench.

Also, Sergio Araujo may switch to his preferred centre spot if Eric Garcia were benched, with Sergio Roberto supplanting Garcia at right back to add more natural talent in possession. While Raphinha and Lewandowski will almost surely start once again up top, Ansu Fati may be favoured over Ousmane Dembele on the left flank after an incredibly dazzling cameo last time out, especially with Ferran Torres still struggling for full health after suffering a foot injury in preseason.

Real Sociedad Possible Lineup:

Remiro; Elustondo, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Munoz; Zubimendi, Mendez, Merino; Silva; Isak, Kubo

Barcelona Possible Lineup:

Ter Stegen; Roberto, Christensen, Araujo, Alba; De Jong, Kessie, Pedri; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Fati

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Real Sociedad vs. Barcelona: Prediction

Barca are under intense pressure to win after losing at home in the first game. But Real Sociedad is a formidable opponent, and I think a split of the spoils on Sunday is realistic. Who will win todays match?

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