Overview
- Barcelona face Real Sociedad on Sunday at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in LaLiga matchweek seven.
- Hansi Flick said Lamine Yamal will “definitely” get minutes after four games out with a groin issue, with usage geared toward restoring sharpness.
- Raphinha, Joan Garcia and Gavi remain sidelined, Marc-André ter Stegen is still out after back surgery, and Wojciech Szczesny is set to start in goal.
- Outlets predict a 4-2-3-1 featuring Frenkie de Jong, Robert Lewandowski and Andreas Christensen, with rotation weighed carefully before the PSG tie.
- Barcelona enter unbeaten as reigning champions, while Real Sociedad have just one win in six league games after a midweek victory over Mallorca.