FC Barcelona prepares to host Real Sociedad feeling a ton of positive momentum. They have won their last five La Liga fixtures, and they’re undefeated in their last 14 (W11D3) across all competitions. The last time that Hansi Flick’s men suffered an L of any sort, the calendar still said 2024 (Dec. 21 vs Atletico Madrid).
The prolonged up turn in form has brought them back to the top of the table in the Spanish top flight.
FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad FYIs
Kickoff: Sun. March 2, 4:15pm, Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
LL Position, Form: FC Barcelona 1st, 54 pts WWWWW Real Sociedad 9th, 34 pts, LLWLW
Google Result Probability: FC Barcelona 76% Draw 15% Real Sociedad 9%
FC Barcelona Team News
Good times are here again in Catalonia.
There is only one major change in the fitness situation, as Andreas Christensen has finally been medically cleared to play. So the Blaugranes are getting healthier, as a squad. Of course, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Marc Bernal remain out as long-term injury absentees.
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Real Vallecano
Wojciech Szczesny; Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi, Alejandro Balde; Frenkie de Jong, Pedri; Gavi, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal; Robert Lewandowski
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