"Despite missing out on the chance to widen their buffer at the top of the La Liga table last weekend as they fell to a 2-1 loss against Real Sociedad, it appears that downbeat display in the Basque Country was nothing more than a minor blip. With their sights firmly set on defending their domestic crown this season, the former Bayern Munich boss has seen his superstar squad win each of their other 12 appearances across all competitions."
"Barcelona Team News Both still dealing with respective long-term knee injuries, Barcelona will once again be without Andreas Christensen and Spanish international Gavi. However, serving a one-match Champions League suspension in midweek, 18-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal should make a full return here. Completing a loan switch from Al-Hilal earlier in the month, former Manchester City star Joao Cancelo should make a first La Liga start of the season. Bagging a first European strike of the season on Wednesday night, ex-RB Leipzig ace Dani Olmo could be handed a full recall."
Barcelona will host Real Oviedo in La Liga after a 4-2 Champions League win at Slavia Prague and a recent 2-1 defeat to Real Sociedad. Barcelona have won twelve of their other matches across all competitions and claimed the Super Cup with a 3-2 victory over Real Madrid. Andreas Christensen and Gavi remain sidelined with long-term knee injuries. Lamine Yamal returns from a one-match Champions League suspension. Joao Cancelo could make his first La Liga start after joining on loan from Al-Hilal. Dani Olmo may be recalled after scoring in Europe. Real Oviedo sit bottom of the table and recently lost 3-2 at Osasuna, and they are widely regarded as relegation contenders.
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