Before Barcelona can look ahead to their Champions League clash with Benfica next week, they first must get past Real Sociedad in La Liga.
Barcelona are coming off a thrilling 4–4 draw with Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals. Hansi Flick’s men were disappointed not to leave the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys with a victory, though, after conceding two late goals.
There is no time to dwell on the result with La Liga action swiftly approaching. The Catalans have not suffered a defeat in 2025 and surged to the top of the standings, surpassing both Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. To keep their spot atop the table, Barcelona must collect all three points against a Real Sociedad side that defeated them back in November.
Flick will have almost his entire squad at his disposal for the La Liga clash; only Marc Bernal and Marc-André ter Stegen remain in the infirmary. Andreas Christensen, meanwhile, was given the green light to play, but has since suffered a new injury that rules him out until after the international break.
Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Kounde, Araujo, Iñigo, Martín; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha; Lewandowski.
Sociedad (4-3-3): Remiro, Aramburu, Aritz, Zubeldia, Aihen; Méndez, Zubimendi, Marín; Barrenetxea, Oyarzabal, Gómez.
