FC Barcelona will be hosted by Real Sociedad for their 13th LaLiga 2024-25 game next.
The stakes are very different for the two sides, with Real Sociedad aiming to shock giants Barca and rise up the ranks, while Barca eyeing another win to further solidify their top spot.
Real Sociedad are having a below-par season. They ended in the top six last season, but are trailing at the 11th rank now. The club have been hot and cold since the start of the season. They have four wins, three draws, and five losses so far.
FC Barcelona have been invincible in LaLiga this season, other than their loss to Osasuna. The club, under its new guide Hansi Flick, are glowing differently.
They have 11 wins and only a loss. Barca have scored a total of 40 goals already, and have recently beaten biggies like Real Madrid and Sevilla FC.
FC Barcelona have won their last seven games across all competitions. Real Sociedad have won only one of their last 16 games against Barca. In 2024, Real Sociedad won only 25% of their home games in LaLiga.
Real Sociedad have no injuries, but only one injury to worry about. Right-back Hamari Traore, who has been out since September for his Cruciate ligament tear, will be missing from action till May next year.
FC Barcelona continue to have a long list of injuries: Andreas Christensen, Eric Garcia, Ferran Torres, Marc Bernal, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Ronald Araujo were already missing. Now Pau Cubarsi, who got kicked brutally in his face during the last Champions League game is also doubtful.
