Comments on the match Barcelona vs Real Sociedad, 11:30 p.m. September 28: Challenges await the giant

VHO - Commentary on the match Barcelona vs Real Sociedad, round 7 La Liga, the defending champion promises to have a difficult match against difficult guests.

Barcelona vs Real Sociedad form

Barcelona haven't made too many mistakes since the start of the season. The Catalan giants are still showing impressive strength. Except for a slip-up against Rayo Vallecano in round 3, Blaugrana have won all 6 of their other matches.

In their last three league matches, Barca thrashed Valencia (6-0), Getafe (3-0), and Real Oviedo (3-1). Between these easy victories in domestic competitions, Hansi Flick's team also had a perfect start in the Champions League qualifying round, with a 2-1 win at Newcastle's St James' Park.

Currently, not many teams want to face Barcelona. A team that is not in good form like Real Sociedad will have even more reason to fear their visit to Catalonia. In fact, the Basque team is already accustomed to the pain of defeat whenever they travel here.

In their last 24 away matches against Barcelona, ​​the visiting team has lost 23 times and won only once. This appalling statistic will likely contribute to lowering the morale of coach Sergio Francisco's team.

Besides their poor head-to-head record, Real Sociedad are currently not in good form. In the last six rounds, the away team has only won 1, drawn 2, and lost 3. The departure of coach Imanol Alguacil is believed to be one of the reasons why the Basque team can no longer maintain a stable performance.

Instead of a strong start to compete for a European cup spot, Real Sociedad are languishing in 16th place, just two points above the relegation zone. Having to play away against Barca this weekend will only make it easier for Barrenetxea and his teammates to sink further down the table.

Sociedad have lost 23 and won only 1 of their last 24 away matches against Barca.

If there's any slight concern for Barcelona, ​​it's their upcoming fixture list. Next week, Hansi Flick's team will host reigning champions PSG in the second matchday of the Champions League qualifying round.

Nevertheless, with a three-point lead and a long way to go, Barcelona will likely focus all their efforts on defeating Real Sociedad, hoping to maintain their two-point lead over their arch-rivals Real Madrid at the top of the table.

In 196 past encounters, Real Sociedad have only won 38 and lost 116. However, the visiting team often has a habit of playing with more than 100% effort when facing big teams. Real Madrid's hard-fought 2-1 victory in round 4 is a prime example.

Team news for Barcelona vs Real Sociedad

Barcelona welcomes the return of Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde. However, it is likely that the duo will only be on the bench and will only be ready to start in the match against PSG. Raphinha, Joan Garcia, Fermin Lopez, Gavi, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are still recovering from injuries.

Real Sociedad: Yangel Herrera and Orri Oskarsson are unavailable.

Predicted lineups for Barcelona vs Real Sociedad

Barcelona: Szczesny; Kounde, E Garcia, Araujo, Martin; De Jong, Casado; F Torres, Olmo, Rashford; Lewandowski

Real Sociedad: Remiro; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Caleta-Car, Gomez; Kubo, Mendez, Gorrotxategi, Soler, Barrenetxea; Barrenetxea

Prediction: 2-1

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