FC Barcelona will return to the Spanish league on Sunday night and look for a fifth straight La Liga victory over Real Sociedad at the Anoeta Stadium.
Hansi Flick's side dominated the Spanish top flight this season, nine points clear of second-placed Real Madrid at the top of the La Liga table.
The Blaugrana continued their attack, beating Red Star 5-2 in their last Champions League match. The Catalan attack, led by Robert Lewandowski and Raphina, has been unstoppable, scoring 55 goals in 16 games in all competitions.
Real Sociedade has had a poor start to the 2024-25 season, currently in 11th place, well below expectations for the Basque side.
Real Sociedad vs Barcelona live stream, TV channel
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What time does Real Sociedad vs Barcelona kick off?
The La Liga match at the Reale Arena in San Sebastian will kick off on Sunday, November 10, at 9:00 p.m. local time in Spain.
Here’s how it translates to different U.S. time zones:
- Eastern Time: 3:00 p.m.
- Central Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Mountain Time: 1:00 p.m.
- Pacific Time: 12:00 p.m.
Real Sociedad vs Barcelona lineups, team news
Real Sociedad will be without several key players due to injuries. Benat Turrientes, Ander Barrenetxea, Arsen Zakharyan, Pablo Marin, and Hamari Traore will all be absent.
Despite the heavy defeat in the last Europa League match, coach Imanol Alguacil is expected to maintain a defensive approach, with Pacheco, Jon Aramburu, Nayef Aguerd, and Javi Lopez.
Sheraldo Becker and Orri Oskarsson are in contention to start in attack against Barcelona.
Real Sociedad predicted XI (4-4-2, from right to left): Remiro (GK) - Aramburu, Zubeldia, Aguerd, Lopez - Mendez, Zubimendi, Sucic, Gomez - Oskarsson, Becker.
Injured: Turrientes, Barrenetxea, Zakharyan, Marin, Traore
Suspended: none
Coach Hansi Flick will change his team after a crushing victory in the Champions League.
The Catalan team will be without several key players, including Ferran Torres, Marc-André ter Stegen, Marc Bernal, Andreas Christensen, and Ronald Araujo, all absent through injury.
Eric Garcia remains unavailable with a muscle injury, while Frenkie de Jong and Dani Olmo are fighting for starting places in place of Marc Casado and Fermin Lopez.
Despite the injuries, Barcelona will continue to rely on its forwards, with Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha leading the way in the final third.
Barcelona has scheduled 11 (4-2-3-1, right to left): Pena (GK)—Kounde, Cubarsi, I Martinez, Balde—De Jong, Pedri—Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha—Lewandowski.
Injured: Torres, Ter Stegen, Bernal, Christensen, Araujo, Garcia
Suspended: No
Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Prediction
Based on current form, Real Sociedad has no answer to FC Barcelona's attack. Flick's team scored 21 goals in the last 5 games against the best teams. It should be another walk in the park for the team and we expect a comfortable win for the visitors.
Prediction: Real Sociedad 0-4 Barcelona
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