Overview
- League leaders Barcelona seek to restore a four-point cushion after Real Madrid’s victory, entering Anoeta on an 11-match winning run across all competitions.
- Hansi Flick said Raphinha suffered a knock and skipped Saturday’s training, with local reports indicating the winger will travel and could be available pending a late decision.
- Ter Stegen trained and is expected to be in the squad, though Flick reiterated the captain’s future is his choice amid loan interest from Girona.
- Previews point to a 4-2-3-1 setup featuring Joan Garcia, Frenkie de Jong and Pedri in midfield and Lamine Yamal in attack, with Marcus Rashford an option if Raphinha is rested.
- Kick-off is 3 pm ET/8 pm GMT at the Reale Arena, where Pellegrino Matarazzo’s improving Real Sociedad enter on a recent unbeaten run.