Overview
- Lineups are confirmed with Wojciech Szczesny in goal and youngsters Dro Fernández and Roony Bardghji included from the start for Hansi Flick.
- Raphinha is sidelined for roughly three weeks and goalkeeper Joan García is out 4–6 weeks after knee surgery, prompting the reshuffle in Barcelona’s XI.
- Broadcasts vary by market: Movistar Plus/M+ LaLiga in Spain, Sky Sports in Mexico, ESPN and Disney+ in South America, and ESPN+/ESPN Deportes/Fubo in the United States.
- Barcelona entered the match unbeaten and can go top of LaLiga with a win after Real Madrid’s derby loss opened the door at the summit.
- Real Sociedad visit under new coach Sergio Francisco after a poor start, while Barcelona balance rotation at Montjuïc before a midweek Champions League meeting with PSG.