Barcelona hopes to make the most of the annihilation of Real Madrid in the hands of Atlético Madrid when they entertain Real Sociedad.
Hansi Flick obtained the favor he was looking for from Atléti, with a kick of 5-2, which put an end to an undefeated early Xabi Alonso in the capital, and this defeat compensates for the points that Barça fell against Rayo Vallecano before the September internationals.
Sunday’s hosts were designed to work hard by Real Oviedo newly promoted in their mid-week release, but the goals of Eric García, Robert Lewandowski and Ronald Araújo helped them overthrow a first half-time deficit.
The Real Sociedad endured a nightmare start for the new season under the successor of Imanol Alguacil, Sergio Francisco. However, they won their first 2025-2026 victory against Mallorca the last time, and will be supported by their recent decent record against the Blaugrana.
Here is Sports Illustrated Match guide.
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Barcelona against Real Sociedad Record head-to-head (last five games)
Current form (all competitions)
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Barcelona |
Real Sociedad |
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Real OVIEDO 1–3 Barcelona – 09/25/25 |
Real Sociedad 1–0 Mallorca – 24/09/25 |
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Barcelona 3–0 Getafe – 09/21/25 |
Real Betis 3–1 Real Sociedad – 19/09/25 |
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Newcastle United 1–2 Barcelona – 09/14/25 |
Real SOCIEDAD 1–2 Real Madrid – 09/13/25 |
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Barcelona 6–0 Valencia – 09/14/25 |
Real OVIEDO 1–0 Real Sociedad – 08/30/25 |
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Rayo Vallecano 1–1 Barcelona – 08/31/25 |
Real SOCIEDAD 2–2 ESPANYOL – 08/24/25 |
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Country |
TV / Live flow |
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UNITED STATES |
ESPN +, ESPN App, ESPN Deportes, Fubotv |
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United Kingdom |
First -order sports player, Amazon Prime Video, first sports 1 |
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Canada |
TSN +, Amazon Prime video |
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Mexico |
Sky Sports, Sky + |
There were some notable victories of Thursday’s victory in Real Oviedo, with Raphinha and the n ° 1 of Joan García injured that will prevent them after the October break.
While Raphinha has a problem with the hamstrings, García has undergone a meniscus injury that could keep it for the next six weeks. Barcelona will call on Wojciech Szczęsny between messages while their summer addition is sidelined.
Lamine Yamal confirmed his return from a groin injury before Sunday’s fight, but Flick can hesitate to start the adolescent superstar. The German coach will have the next clash in the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain in mind. Thus, there could be another chance for Roony Bardghji on the right.
Robert Lewandowski, Frenkie de Jong and Marc Bernal could also return to Barça XI.
Barcelona predicted the vs Real Sociedad programming (4-2-3-1): Szczęsny; García, Araújo, Christensen, Martín; De Jong, Bernal; Rony, Olmo, Rashford; Lewandowski.
Visitors are still led by the last hero of Euro 2024, Mikel Oyarzabal, who marked his crucial winner during the 1-0 victory last week against Mallorca.
Takefusa Kubo will start right, while the former West Ham United midfielder and PSG Carlos Solar was excellent and will continue in the middle of the park. The former defender of the city of the man Sergio Gómez was one of the brilliant lights of Sociedad on the back left.
Aritz Elustondo is a doubt to present due to a coast injury, while the Yangel Herrera and Orri Oskarsson are sidelined.
Real Sociedad predicted the programming against Barcelona (4-5-1): Remio; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Caleta-Car, Gomez; Cubes, Mendi, Gorrotxategi, Soler, Barretxaa; Oyarzabal.
It was a seasonal start to the season for the real Sociedad, but there were a lot of mobile pieces during the summer and it can take them a little time to get into the swing of things.
Visitors have been more successful than most in this match in recent years, and they will face a Barcelona team who will necessarily have an eye on the fight against the Champions League against PSG.
The injuries are also likely to hinder hosts, who may well have to work hard for three points.
Prediction: Barcelona 2–1 Real Sociedad
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