"Starting with the hosts, while Real Sociedad might have a real battle on their hands in the race to book a lucrative European return this season, Pellegrino Matazarro's men have shown some real signs of life on either side of opening the New Year. Extending on their Copa del Rey adventure earlier in the week as they edged past Osasuna following a nail-biting penalty shootout victory,"
"However, facing what is a monumental challenge this weekend, Sociedad should be concerned by a nightmare record against the reigning La Liga champions. Hit with a 2-1 loss when they travelled to Catalonia for their reverse top-flight showdown on September 28th, Sunday's hosts have lost four of their previous five meetings against Barcelona."
"Real Sociedad Team News Making just a pair of La Liga appearances since completing a summer switch from Girona, Real Sociedad will once again be without Venezuelan international Yangel Herrera through a calf issue. Likewise, academy graduate Inaki Ruperez remains on the sidelines with a long-term knee injury. Completing a permanent switch from reigning European champions PSG ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, Carlos Soler will start in the middle of the park. Despite failing to find the net since returning from November's international break, Spanish international Mikel Oyarzabal will lead the line."
Barcelona travel to the Basque Country to face Real Sociedad in La Liga on Sunday night. Olympusbet lists Barcelona at best odds of 2/3 and favors a Barcelona win. Real Sociedad are unbeaten in their last five appearances across all competitions and advanced in the Copa del Rey after beating Osasuna on penalties. Sociedad have lost four of their previous five meetings with Barcelona and fell 2-1 in the reverse fixture on September 28. Real Sociedad will miss Yangel Herrera (calf) and long-term absentee Inaki Ruperez, while Carlos Soler joins permanently and Mikel Oyarzabal leads the attack. Barcelona arrive as Super Cup champions after a 3-2 win over Real Madrid and aim for a domestic sweep in 2026.
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