Barcelona continue their chase of table-toppers Real Madrid on Sunday evening, as they play host to Real Sociedad at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
Xavi’s side were given an early jolt in midweek when newly promoted Real Oviedo struck first, but the Catalans quickly regrouped, responding with three unanswered goals to secure a 3-1 comeback victory.
For Sociedad, relief finally arrived after a difficult spell. Imanol Alguacil’s men snapped a five-match winless run in the league by edging Mallorca 1-0, having previously endured three consecutive defeats heading into that clash.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this La Liga match in the U.S.:
TV channel: N/A
Live stream: ESPN App
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What time does Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad kick off?
This La Liga clash takes place at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Catalonia, Spain and kicks off on Sunday, September 28 at 6:30 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Sept. 28 | 12:30 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Sept. 28 | 11:30 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Sept. 28 | 10:30 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Sept. 28 | 9:30 a.m. |
Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad lineups, team news
Barcelona will head into the clash against Real Sociedad with some key absences.
Starting from the midefielder, Gavi is sidelined until late February following arthroscopic surgery to resolve a meniscus injury in his right knee.
While goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen remains unavailable with a back injury and is not expected back until December.
Alejandro Balde is working his way back from a hamstring issue and could get some minutes if Flick decides to go that route.
Fermin Lopez is targeting mid-October after a muscle setback.
Lamine Yamal has missed Catalan side’s last four matches due to a groin problem, but the Spain international has a chance of playing some minutes against Real Sociedad this weekend.
Barcelona predicted XI (Formation, right to left): J. Garcia (GK) — E. Garcia, Araujo, Cubarsi, Martín — Casado, Pedri — Raphinha, Olmo, Rashford — F. Torres
Injured: Gavi (knee), Ter Stegen (back), Balde (hamstring/doubt), Lopez (muscle), Yamal (groin/doubt)
Suspended: None
Real Sociedad approach the clash with Barcelona carrying notable injury concerns that may impact their selection.
Striker Orri Oskarsson is ruled out with a muscle problem, while midfielder Yangel Herrera is sidelined with a similar issue and is not expected back until October 17.
Defender Aritz Elustondo suffered a rib injury in the 3-1 loss to Real Betis and did not feature in the win over Mallorca and he is also unlikely to return in time for the meeting with Barcelona.
Sociedad though have a competitive core available. Alex Remiro should continue in goal, protected by a back four of Jon Aramburu, Igor Zubeldia, Duje caleta-Car and Sergio Gomez. Brais Mendez, Jon Gorrotxategi and Carlos Soler are set to form the midfield three, with Takefusa Kubo and Ander Barrenetxea flanking Mikel Oyarzabal in attack.
Real Sociedad predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Remiro (GK)— Aramburu, Zubeldia, Caleta-Car, Gomez — Mendez, Gorrotxategi, Soler — Kubo, Oyarzabal, Barrenetxea
Injured: Oskarsson (muscle), Herrera (muscle), Elustondo (rib)
Suspended: None
La Liga schedule this week
Friday, September 26
- Girona vs. Espanyol (3:00 p.m. ET)
Saturday, September 27
- Getafe vs. Levante (8:00 a.m. ET)
- Atlético Madrid vs. Real Madrid (10:15 a.m. ET)
- Mallorca vs. Alavés (12:30 p.m. ET)
- Villarreal vs. Athletic Bilbao (3:00 p.m. ET)
Sunday, September 28
- Rayo Vallecano vs. Sevilla FC (8:00 a.m. ET)
- Elche vs. Celta Vigo (10:15 a.m. ET)
- Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad (12:30 p.m. ET)
- Real Betis vs. Osasuna (3:00 p.m. ET)
Monday, September 29
- Valencia vs. Oviedo (3:00 p.m. ET)
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