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Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Lineups, Injuries, Preview
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Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Lineups, Injuries, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports  |  By Emmanuel Mendez  |  Last updated Jan 18, 2026 10:09 AM ET

La Liga returns this weekend for FC Barcelona, and they will play an away match against Real Sociedad.

Barcelona and Real Sociedad played in the Copa Del Rey Round of 16, and both have advanced to the quarterfinals of the competition.

Real Sociedad drew 2-2 with Osasuna at home in the Copa Del Rey Round of 16, and the game went to extra time. The score stayed the same, and the match had to be decided on penalties.

Real Sociedad won the penalty shootout 4-3 as Osasuna's Alejandro Catena missed the decisive penalty in the shootout.

Barcelona defeated Racing Santander 2-0 away from home with goals from Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal.

Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Copa del Rey Round of 16 match between Real Racing Club de Santander and FC Barcelona at Campos de Sport de El Sardinero on January 15, 2026 in Santander, Spain. (Photo by Ion Alcoba Beitia/Getty Images)

In La Liga, Barcelona is top of the league table with 49 points, and Real Sociedad sits 13th with 21 points.

Where to Watch Real Sociedad vs Barcelona

Real Sociedad vs FC Barcelona will kick off at 3 p.m. ET/ 12 p.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 9 p.m. local time in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain, at the Estadio Municipal de Anoeta.

The match will be available to watch in the United States and in other countries.

  • ESPN Select (USA)
  • fuboTV (USA)
  • DAZN (Spain)
  • Bein (France)
  • Disney + (UK & Ireland)

Expected Lineups for Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona

Real Sociedad

  • Goalkeeper: Alex Remiro
  • Defenders: Sergio Gomez, Duje Caleta-Car, Jon Martin, Jon Aramburu
  • Midfielders: Goncalo Guedes, Carlos Soler, Benat Turrientes, Takefusa Kubo
  • Forwards: Mikel Oyarzabal, Brais Mendez

Injuries: Yangel Herrera, Orri Oskarsson

FC Barcelona

  • Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia
  • Defenders: Alejandro Balde, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Jules Kounde
  • Midfielders: Frenkie De Jong, Pedri, Fermin Lopez
  • Forwards: Marcus Rashford, Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal

Injuries: Gavi, Andreas Christensen

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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