The title race is back on in La Liga this weekend, with Barcelona needing a win to get back to the top of the table. They fell to second place after defeat last weekend, and there will need to be an immediate response when Real Sociedad come to the Nou Camp.
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By no means is this a typical Barcelona side, and the pressure of Quique Setien is already mounting following defeat in El Clasico against Real Madrid. That defeat means that they are now back in second place, and have lost five games this season, which is three more than the current league leaders. Defensive issues have persisted throughout the season this term, as they have let in 31 goals. That is the worst defensive record out of all the teams in the top five of La Liga.
They had won four games in a row heading into the Clasico, but Barca were wasteful in front of goal against Real Madrid, and that was their undoing. Antoine Griezmann missed two glorious chances before the home side eventually went in front through a Vinicius Junior goal. Barca’s misery was compounded in the closing stages as Mariano made it two. The Catalonian side boasted 56% of the possession but struggled to break down the resilient Real defense. Setien will be hoping for an immediate response back at home this weekend.
It will be no easy feat, however, as Real Sociedad have hopes of finishing in the top four this season, and a win at the Nou Camp could lift them up to third should results go their way. Sociedad will go into the game in good form having won their last three in La Liga, while confidence will also be high after making it through to the Copa del Rey final in mid-week after beating Mirandes 1-0 to secure a 3-1 aggregate win. The only goal for Sociedad in that win was scored by Mikel Oyarzabal, who netted a penalty with five minutes remaining until half time. This will be a much bigger test for them, but they have the players to hurt Barca.
Head To Head
Barcelona holds a dominant advantage over their opponents this weekend, as they have won on 17 occasions in the past. Sociedad have won five times, and there have been four draws. The last meeting between the sides ended in a 2-2 draw in December.
Barcelona Team News
Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele remain out for the Catalonian giants. Meanwhile, Sergi Robert will also be missing.
Real Sociedad Team News
Diego Llorente and Asier Illarramendi will both be missing for Sociedad.
Barcelona vs Real Sociedad Prediction
Barcelona are no longer the banker that they used to be, and that will mean that gamblers will be hoping that there isn’t a shock result at the Nou Camp. However, Barca should be too strong for Sociedad, as they take the three points from this fixture.
Tip: Barcelona.
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