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