Barcelona aiming to reclaim second spot in La Liga
Head-to-head
The last meeting between Barcelona and Real Sociedad took place at Reale Arena with Barcelona winning 1-0.
Match preview
Barcelona could reclaim the second spot in La Liga with a win over sixth-placed Real Sociedad on Monday.
Xavi Hernandez's side are currently third in the table, two points behind second-placed Real Madrid. A win over Real Sociedad would see them leapfrog their rivals and move back into the Champions League places.
Real Sociedad are still fighting to ensure their place in the 2024-25 Europa League. Imanol Alguacil's side are currently seventh in the table, one point behind sixth-placed Villarreal.
A win over Barcelona would see them move into the top six and boost their chances of qualifying for Europe.
Barcelona will be without the suspended Robert Lewandowski for the match. The Polish striker has scored 15 goals in La Liga this season and his absence will be a blow to Xavi's side.
Real Sociedad will be without the injured Mikel Oyarzabal. The Spanish winger has been out of action since March and his absence will be a blow to Alguacil's side.
Form guide
Barcelona have won their last two La Liga matches, scoring seven goals and conceding none.
Real Sociedad have won their last three La Liga matches, scoring six goals and conceding two.
Team news
Barcelona will be without the suspended Robert Lewandowski and the injured Ousmane Dembele.
Real Sociedad will be without the injured Mikel Oyarzabal and Ander Barrenetxea.
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