Overview
- Hansi Flick confirmed Lamine Yamal will feature against Real Sociedad after four games out with a groin problem, with a substitute role considered most likely.
- Goalkeeper Joan García had arthroscopic surgery on a torn medial meniscus and is sidelined for 4–6 weeks, handing the start to Wojciech Szczęsny.
- Raphinha, Gavi and Marc-André ter Stegen remain out, shaping limited options for selection at Montjuïc.
- Midfielder Marc Casado left training with discomfort and his availability is being assessed ahead of the match.
- Barcelona are unbeaten in LaLiga and host Real Sociedad on Sunday before turning to a Champions League meeting with PSG.