Barcelona are enjoying their recent form and an unbeaten streak in 2025, but their place at the top of La Liga is hanging by a thread. Atletico Madrid are top of the table with a win over Bilbao, while Los Blancos have slipped to third after a 2-1 defeat at Betis. The Blaugrana will regain top spot if they beat Real Sociedad this evening. A defeat would see the Catalan giants slip to second place, having led the table for over a week.
FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad match preview
With pressure mounting, Hansi Flick’s men will have no choice but to respond when they face Real Sociedad on Sunday—a team that has already beaten them once this season. The clash at Catalonia will be a defining moment in Barcelona’s title ambitions, especially as Sociedad will be determined to complete a rare league double over the Blaugrana.
Despite the looming danger, Barcelona remain the most in-form team in Spain. They have not lost a single match in 2025 and are currently on a five-game winning streak in LaLiga. However, their next challenge will not be an easy one.
Real Sociedad sit ninth in the table with 34 points—20 behind Barcelona. While their recent form has been inconsistent (two wins and three losses in their last five LaLiga matches), they will take confidence from their 1-0 victory over Barcelona earlier this season.
Historically, Barcelona have dominated this fixture, winning six of their last ten encounters against Sociedad in all competitions. However, the Basque side have proven to be a tough opponent, securing three victories in that same period.
Barcelona cannot afford to slip up. If they want to maintain control of the title race, three points against Real Sociedad are a necessity. Anything less could leave them playing catch-up in the most crucial phase of the season.
Possible lineups FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad
FC Barcelona 1-4-3-3: Szczesny; Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, Alejandro Balde; Gavi, Marc Casadó, Pedri González; Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha.
Real Sociedad 1-4-5-1: Alex Remiro; Jon Aramburu, Elustondo, Jon Martin, Javi López; Oyarzabal, Brais Méndez, Zubimendi, Pablo Marin, Sergio Gómez; Oskarsson.
How to watch
FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad Live Stream on ESPN+. The top team in La Liga, FC Barcelona, hosts ninth-place Real Sociedad on Sunday at 10:15 AM ET
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