Overview
- Kickoff is set for Sunday, September 28 at 11:30 a.m. in Peru/Colombia/Ecuador and 6:30 p.m. in Spain.
- Broadcast listings report ESPN and Disney+ in much of Latin America, Sky Sports in Mexico, ESPN+ (and Fubo) in the United States, and DAZN/Movistar/LaLiga TV options in Spain.
- Several outlets list Estadio Olímpico de Montjuïc as the host site, while others name the Estadi Johan Cruyff, leaving the venue unconfirmed in pre-match coverage.
- Hansi Flick said Lamine Yamal will get some minutes after recovering from pubalgia, with previews also citing Barcelona absences including Fermín López, Raphinha, Joan García and Gavi.
- Barcelona enter unbeaten and can move top with a win following Real Madrid’s recent defeat, while Real Sociedad arrive after their first league victory to climb out of the drop zone.