Barcelona Face Real Sociedad in La Liga Clash

Match Preview

League leaders Barcelona will host eighth-placed Real Sociedad in a La Liga match at Camp Nou on Monday night.

The Catalans will enter the match with the aim of extending their lead at the top of the table. Barcelona have a five-point advantage over Real Madrid, who have a game in hand.

Real Sociedad, meanwhile, will be looking to close the gap on the European places. Imanol Alguacil's side are currently eighth in the table, five points behind sixth-placed Villarreal.

Team News

Barcelona will be without the suspended Robert Lewandowski for the match against Real Sociedad. The Poland international was sent off in Barcelona's 1-1 draw with Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday.

Real Sociedad have no major injury concerns ahead of the match. Alguacil is likely to field a strong team, with the likes of Alexander Isak, David Silva, and Mikel Oyarzabal all expected to start.

Possible Lineups

Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, Christensen, Balde; Busquets, De Jong, Pedri; Raphinha, Fati, Torres

Real Sociedad: Remiro; Elustondo, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Rico; Zubimendi, Merino, Silva; Portu, Isak, Oyarzabal

Predictions

Barcelona will be the favorites to win the match against Real Sociedad. The Catalans are in excellent form and have a strong record against their Basque rivals.

However, Real Sociedad are a dangerous team and they will be confident of causing an upset. Alguacil's side have won their last three matches in La Liga and they will be looking to continue their good run of form.

Overall, Barcelona should be considered the favorites for the match. However, Real Sociedad are a dangerous team and they will be confident of causing an upset.