Comments and predictions for Barcelona vs Real Sociedad: Yamal is too strong
The match between Barcelona vs Real Sociedad in La Liga takes place at 10:15 p.m. on March 2. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score.
Latest Barcelona vs Real Sociedad team information
Barcelona continue to suffer losses in terms of strength as number one goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen and young talent Marc Bernal are still unable to return due to long-term injuries. However, good news has come to the Catalan team when Andreas Christensen has recovered and is eligible to play.
Hansi Flick is likely to make some changes to the starting line-up from the Copa del Rey clash with Atletico Madrid. Ronald Araujo, Gavi and Robert Lewandowski – who were not in the starting line-up last time out – are expected to return to the starting line-up to bolster their squad. This means Inigo Martinez, Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres could find themselves on the bench. Meanwhile, midfielder Frenkie de Jong is likely to retain his starting place after some impressive performances of late.
On the other side of the front line, Real Sociedad will be without Sheraldo Becker and Takefusa Kubo due to suspension. However, the good news is that mainstay centre-back Igor Zubeldia will return after serving his suspension from the match against Leganes.
In defence, Javi Lopez is expected to return to the starting line-up at left-back, while Sergio Gomez could be deployed on the wing. In midfield, Martin Zubimendi - a player who has been on Barcelona's radar - will continue to play a key role. In attack, Mikel Oyarzabal could be selected to play as a centre-forward instead of Orri Oskarsson to add more versatility to the attack.
Latest expected lineup Barcelona vs Real Sociedad
Barcelona:
Szczesny; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha; Lewandowski
Real Sociedad:
Remiro; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Aguerd, J Lopez; Barrenetxea, Marin, Zubimendi, Sucic, Gomez; Oyarzabal
Latest football commentary Barcelona vs Real Sociedad
Barcelona are showing stable performance in La Liga with 17 wins, 3 draws and only 5 losses after 25 rounds, thereby temporarily leading the table with 54 points, slightly ahead of Real Madrid thanks to the head-to-head record. However, the championship race is heating up as Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao are chasing closely, creating fierce competition in the final stage of the season.
The Catalans have been in impressive form, winning all five of their last La Liga matches and maintaining a six-match unbeaten run. Despite a dramatic 4-4 draw with Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-finals, they have still shown their mettle and explosive ability. Notably, in the first leg this season, Barcelona lost 0-1 to Real Sociedad, but they beat them 2-0 in a similar encounter last season.
As for Real Sociedad, the Basque team also just had a difficult match in the Copa del Rey semi-finals when they lost 0-1 to Real Madrid. However, in La Liga, they are gradually regaining confidence after a 3-0 victory over Leganes last weekend.
Compared to Barcelona, Sociedad have been inconsistent in La Liga this season, currently 9th in the table with 37 points, just 1 point behind the European Cup group. However, competing for a Champions League spot via La Liga is a big challenge as Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao have created quite a gap. Therefore, focusing on the Europa League - where they will face Manchester United in the round of 16 - could be a more feasible path to winning a ticket to the C1 Cup next season.
In terms of away performance, Real Sociedad are only in average form with only 14 points after 12 away matches, while Barcelona, despite having home advantage, have lost 3 matches at Camp Nou this season. This makes the match unpredictable and promises to be exciting.
Latest Barcelona vs Real Sociedad score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Barcelona vs Real Sociedadas follows:
- Sportsmole:Barcelona 2-0 Real Sociedad
- WhoScore:Barcelona 2-1 Real Sociedad
- Our newspaper predicts:Barcelona 2-1 Real Sociedad
When and where to watch Barcelona vs Real Sociedad live?
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