15.
9:18 p.m
After the very turbulent initial phase, the teams neutralize each other. Although there is speed in the game on both sides, the penalty area sequences are becoming less frequent. This is particularly because Barca started defending.
13.
9:16 p.m
Real Sociedad is angry because Brais Méndez’s effort against Gavi was whistled off. The hosts would have found a very good opportunity. Bad luck for the men in white and blue because Brais Méndez played the ball, although the scene was certainly debatable.
11.
9:13 p.m
FC Barcelona approaches the penalty area for the first time, but a cross from Lewandowski is headed out of the danger zone by Aihen Muñoz.
10.
9:12 p.m
The Catalans have so far been completely overwhelmed by the lightning-fast hosts and are now trying to gain a little more security with possession football. But the men in the yellow jerseys keep finding themselves in trouble because Sociedad presses determinedly.
8th.
9:11 p.m
A shot from Ander Barrenetxea from the left corner of the penalty area sails towards the far post, but the generally harmless projectile misses the goal by a meter. Marc-André ter Stegen would probably have been there too.
6.
9:10 p.m
FC Barcelona have been completely overwhelmed here so far and can count themselves lucky that they are not behind. Ronald Araújo was even luckier, catching Aihen Muñoz after a brutal tackle near the touchline.
4.
9:08 p.m
The next chance for the hosts! After a corner from the right side, Mikel Merino comes unchallenged to head the ball eight meters in front of the goal. This time Ter Stegen would have been beaten, but the ball just missed the left post. The keeper feels compelled to shake up the people in front of him, who have been acting desolately so far.
2.
9:06 p.m
What a start for Real Sociedad! After a very bad mistake by Jules Koundé, who played the ball right into the legs of Álvaro Odriozola, he was free in front of the goal. Marc-André ter Stegen is able to parry the striker’s low shot from the left.
1.
9:05 p.m
Barca came under pressure from kick-off and had Marc-André ter Stegen to thank after 26 seconds. Ander Barrenetxea is not attacked 16 meters in front of the goal and can shoot from the half-left position. The German goalkeeper can dive the low shot excellently from the short corner.
1.
9:04 p.m
The game starts a few minutes late. Barca play entirely in yellow, whereas the hosts Real Sociedad play in white and blue striped shirts.
1.
9:03 p.m
Game start
9:00 p.m
The 22 players have entered the field and are soaking up the atmospheric atmosphere of the Reale Arena. Javier Alberola Rojas and his assistants are also getting ready and will open the game in a few moments.
20:56
FC Barcelona operates in a 3-4-1-2 system. Robert Lewandowski and João Félix should provide a goal threat up front and will be supported by youngster Fermín López on the number 10. The two German national players Marc-André ter Stegen and İlkay Gündoğan are also on board. The latter will form the midfield center with Gavi.
8:47 p.m
Real Sociedad operates in a classic 4-3-3 system. In particular, the offensive line with Mikel Oyarzabal, Takefusa Kubo and Ander Barrenetxea has already caused a lot of spectacle this season. However, midfielders Mikel Merino and Zubeldía are also important for Sociedad, as they ensure the right balance in the game. In addition, keeper Alex Remiro is also a real guarantee of success this season.
8:34 p.m
The two teams will meet for the 172nd time this evening. In a direct comparison, FC Barcelona leads with 101 wins, 36 draws and 34 defeats. However, the last meeting in May this year went 2-1 to Real Sociedad.
20:22
FC Barcelona has shown fluctuating performances recently and lost ground in the table. The reigning champions are only in fourth place and are already seven points behind the surprise team Girona. The Catalans lost the El Clásico last weekend and also stumbled again and again in the weeks before. For example, in the two 2-2 draws against Granada and Mallorca.
20:11
The hosts from San Sebastian are having a convincing season and are currently in fifth place in the table. Real Sociedad have only lost one of their last ten competitive games (1:2 against Atlético Madrid) and recently won 1-0 in the cup against underdog CD Bunol. Today’s hosts are only one place behind Barca in the table, but are five points behind the Catalans and cannot gain a place today.
8:05 p.m
Hello and welcome to the twelfth matchday in La Liga. Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona meet this Saturday evening.