Real Sociedad vs FC Barcelona Preview
- Tournament: LaLiga
- Date: Sunday, November 10, 2024
- Time: 8:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Anoeta Stadium
Real Sociedad will host Barcelona at the Anoeta Stadium on Sunday in their 13th La Liga clash of the 2024-25 campaign. Both sides have had contrasting starts to the season.
Real Sociedad finished 6th in the La Liga table last season but find themselves in 11th place after 12 games this season. They have won just four matches so far, losing five and drawing the remaining three. They are also competing in the UEFA Europa League this season and are 18th after three matches with one win, one draw, and one loss.
Barcelona, meanwhile, have been exceptional under Hansi Flick this season, losing just two of their 16 matches across competitions. They sit atop the LaLiga table with 11 wins and one loss, sitting nine points above Real Madrid, who have a game in hand.
They have also won three of their four UEFA Champions League games and sit sixth in the table. They will hope to continue their form before the international break while Real Sociedad will look to get a big win to kickstart their season.
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Real Sociedad Team News
Real Sociedad will be without Ander Barrenetxea, Arsen Zakharyan, Benat Turrientes, and Pablo Marin for their clash against Barcelona. Meanwhile, Hamari Traore is out for the season due to an ACL injury.
FC Barcelona Team News
Barcelona also have a few injury issues in their squad. Andreas Christensen, Eric Garcia, Ferran Torres, and Ronaldo Araujo are all out injured. Pau Cubarsi is a doubt for the clash against Real Sociedad.
Meanwhile, Marc-Andre ter Stegen is out for the season while Marc Bernal is also out until May next year.
Predicted Lineups
Real Sociedad predicted lineup (4-1-4-1):
Goalkeeper: Alex Remiro
Defenders: Javi Lopez, Nayef Aguerd, Igor Zubeldia, Jon Aramburu
Midfielders: Martin Zubimendi, Luka Sucic, Brais Mendez
Attackers: Sergio Gomez, Mikel Oyarzabal, Takefusa Kubo
FC Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Inaki Pena
Defenders: Hector Fort, Jules Kounde, Inigo Martinez, Alejandro Balde
Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong, Marc Casado, Pedri
Attackers: Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal
Real Sociedad vs FC Barcelona H2H Record
In their last 34 meetings, Barcelona have won a whopping 23 times. Real Sociedad have won six times while five remaining matches have ended in a draw.
| Barcelona 2-0 Real Sociedad | LaLiga | May 14, 2024 |
| Real Sociedad 0-1 Barcelona | LaLiga | November 5, 2023 |
| Barcelona 1-2 Real Sociedad | LaLiga | May 21, 2023 |
| Barcelona 1-0 Real Sociedad | Copa del Rey | January 26, 2023 |
| Real Sociedad 1-4 Barcelona | LaLiga | August 22, 2022 |
Key Players to watch in Real Sociedad vs FC Barcelona
Takefusa Kubo
Takefusa Kubo is Real Sociedad’s top scorer in La Liga this season so far with three goals in 12 games across competitions. The right winger is the main attacking threat for the side, not just with his goalscoring but also his creativity and dribbling skills.
Kubo registered seven goals and four assists in 30 La Liga games last season and was also linked with a number of clubs in the summer. However, he’s failed to replicate his form this season so far and will be keen to do so against his former club Barcelona.
Raphinha
The Brazilian forward has been exceptional under Hansi Flick this season. He’s played in a number of positions and has excelled in all of them. Raphinha has scored 12 goals and provided 10 assists in 16 games across competitions this season.
Raphinha has provided at least one goal contribution in his last seven appearances for Barcelona across competitions. He’s registered six goals and three assists in his last five games and will ke eager to keep his form going.
Real Sociedad vs FC Barcelona Prediction
While Barcelona have been in terrific form this season, Real Sociedad have struggled for consistency. Barca are on a run of seven straight wins across competitions, including big wins over the likes of Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
Real Sociedad, meanwhile, have three wins in their last seven games across competitions with three defeats and one draw. They also lost 2-1 against Viktoria Plzen away in the UEFA Europa League in their last game.
Real Sociedad beat Sevilla 2-0 away in their last LaLiga match while Barcelona saw off Espanyol 3-1. While La Real have home advantage, they will find it tough to stop Hansi Flick’s side.
Predicted Score: Real Sociedad 1-3 FC Barcelona
Where to watch Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | ESPN+ |
| UK | Premier Sports |
| India | GXR World |
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FAQs
Q. When is Real Sociedad vs Barcelona?
A. It’s on Sunday (November 10) at 8:00 pm GMT at the Anoeta Stadium.
Q. Where to watch Real Sociedad vs Barcelona for free?
A. Soccerstreams, Footybite, etc.
Q. What is the predicted score for Real Sociedad vs Barcelona?
A. The predicted score is Real Sociedad 1-3 Barcelona
Q. What is the head-to-heard record for Real Sociedad vs Barcelona?
A. Barcelona have won 23 times in their last 34 meetings. Real Sociedad have won six times while five matches ended in a draw.