🚨| OFFICIAL: The squad list to face Real Sociedad! ✅| Lamine Yamal gets the medical green light and is ready to play!

Squad List to Face Real Sociedad!

✅ Lamine Yamal has been given the medical green light and is available for selection — ready to make his return to action!

The youngster’s recovery comes at a crucial time, adding fresh energy and creativity to the squad ahead of a tough clash with Real Sociedad.

🏟️ Match Context & Build-Up

• The fixture is part of La Liga, Matchday 7, with Barcelona aiming to climb to the top of the table. (Barca Blaugranes)
• Barça come into it unbeaten so far this season. (Reuters)
• Real Sociedad, by contrast, have had a rocky start. Their form has been inconsistent, and they recently broke a losing streak with a win over Mallorca. (SI)

Team News & Injuries

Barcelona

• Lamine Yamal is back from a groin injury and has been cleared for action. (Reuters)
• The club still has significant absentees: Raphinha, Joan García, Gavi, Fermín López, and Marc-André ter Stegen are unavailable. (Barca Blaugranes)
• There’s a worry over Marc Casado, who reportedly felt discomfort during the final training session. (Barca Blaugranes)

Real Sociedad

• Doubts surround Aritz Elustondo, Yangel Herrera, and Orri Oskarsson. (Barca Blaugranes)
• Takefusa Kubo is still managing ankle issues from a recent sprain. (Diario AS)

Predicted Lineups & Tactical Shapes

• Barcelona are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with De Jong and Bernal (or Pedri) in the deeper midfield roles, and Lewandowski leading the line. (Barca Blaugranes)
• Real Sociedad may adopt a 4-5-1 or hybrid shape, with Oyarzabal as their focal point and Kubo offering width. (SI)

⚽ What to Watch (Key Battles & Storylines)

1. Yamal’s Return
   His comeback adds pace, unpredictability, and youth to Barça’s attack. Will he start or come off the bench?
2. Midfield Creativity vs. Balance
   Barcelona need to control possession and supply their forwards; Sociedad will look to disrupt and counter.
3. Squad Depth & Rotation
   Given Barca’s injury issues, managing fitness and substitutions will be crucial—especially with upcoming fixtures.
4. Real Sociedad’s Resilience
   Under pressure, they’ll try to make this a tight contest, look for set pieces, or hit Barça on transiti