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

Barcelona vs Real Sociedad form

There have not been many mistakes from Barcelona since the beginning of the season. The Catalan giants are still showing very impressive strength. Except for the stumble at Rayo Vallecano in round 3, Blaugrana have won all 6 remaining matches.

In the last 3 rounds, Barca crushed Valencia (6-0), Getafe (3-0) and Real Oviedo (3-1). In between the easy victories in the domestic arena, the team under coach Hansi Flick also had a perfect start in the Champions League qualifying round, with a 2-1 victory right at Newcastle's St James' Park.

At the moment, not many teams want to face Barcelona. A team that is not in good form like Real Sociedad will have more reason to be afraid before visiting Catalunya. In fact, the Basque team is used to the pain of defeat every time they travel here.

In the last 24 away games against Barcelona, the away team has lost 23 and won only 1. These are horrifying statistics and will probably contribute to reducing the fighting spirit of coach Sergio Francisco and his team.

In addition to their poor head-to-head record, Real Sociedad are currently not in good enough form. After 6 rounds, the away team has only won 1, drawn 2 and lost 3. The departure of coach Imanol Alguacil is said to be one of the reasons why the Basque team is no longer able to maintain a stable performance.

Instead of a strong start to compete for a European Cup ticket, Real Sociedad is currently sinking in 16th place, only 2 points above the red light group. Having to play away against Barca this weekend will make it even easier for Barrenetxea and his teammates to sink even deeper in the rankings.

Comments on the match Barcelona vs Real Sociedad, 11:30 p.m. September 28: Challenges await the giant - photo 2 — Sociedad lost 23 and won only 1 of their last 24 away games against Barca.

If there is any doubt for Barcelona, it is the upcoming fixtures. In the middle of next week, Hansi Flick and his team will have to welcome defending champions PSG in the second round of the Champions League qualifying round.

However, with 3 points in hand and a long way to go, Barcelona will probably still focus all their efforts on defeating Real Sociedad, thereby hoping to maintain a 2-point gap with the top spot currently held by arch-rival Real Madrid.

In 196 previous encounters, Real Sociedad have only won 38 and lost 116. However, the away team still has the habit of playing with more than 100% of its strength when facing the big teams. Real Madrid's narrow 2-1 victory in round 4 is a typical example.

Team information Barcelona vs Real Sociedad

Barcelona: Welcome back Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde. However, the duo are likely to be on the bench and will only be ready to start against PSG. Raphinha, Joan Garcia, Fermin Lopez, Gavi and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are still injured.

Real Sociedad: Yangel Herrera and Orri Oskarsson are absent.

Expected lineup 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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