Overview
- The match kicks off Sunday at the Reale Arena in San Sebastián, with coverage on ESPN and Disney+ across South America, DAZN/Movistar in Spain, and Sky Sports in Mexico and Central America.
- Barcelona arrive as leaders on 49 points and fresh Supercopa champions, riding a long winning run across competitions.
- Raphinha was left out of the squad after a blow to his right thigh, a withdrawal confirmed by the club on matchday.
- Flick restores Frenkie de Jong to midfield and Eric García to the back line, with Fermin Lopez drafted into the starting XI.
- Real Sociedad, now led by Pellegrino Matarazzo, sit mid-table with 21 points after a lift in results, including a Copa del Rey progression on penalties.