Newly crowned La Liga champions Barcelona will take to Camp Nou to face top-four chasing Real Sociedad on Saturday at 19:00 GMT.
Having wrapped up the title, Barcelona players will be keen to take the plaudits for a great campaign when they play in front of the home fans as they look forward to enjoying the success.
Real Sociedad will be keen to spoil the party at Camp Nou on Saturday as they look to seal a Champions League place in the final four La Liga matches, with Villarreal breathing down their necks.
Key Highlights
Barcelona Champions
Barcelona will look to make it four wins on the bounce in La Liga when they clash with Real Sociedad on Saturday.
They have won their last three consecutive matches on the way to sealing the title ahead of Real Madrid.
In their last five matches, they have won four and lost once. They will be looking to extend their good run of form in front of the home fans on Saturday.
Real Sociedad’s Fight for the Top Four
Real Sociedad are unbeaten in the last five matches. They have won three times and drawn twice in this run as they have opened a five-point lead in the fourth spot ahead of fifth-placed Villarreal, with four matches remaining in La Liga.
Imanol Alguacil will look to extend this good run of form when he takes his side to the Camp Nou to face the newly crowned La Liga champions.
Bet hereInjury Report
Barcelona
The injuries facing Xabi Hernandez and his side have eased in recent matches as they pushed on to seal the La Liga title. Only one player is a suspension doubt heading into the clash with Real Sociedad on Saturday.
Central midfielder Gavi has been suspended from action since May 15, 2023. The 18-year-old will miss the clash with Real Sociedad and is expected to be back available for selection from May 21, 20923.
This means Xavi will have the choice of picking his strongest side or rotating depending on his assessment of the squad.
With the pressure lifted after sealing the La Liga title, Barcelona will look to express themselves and get a win.
Real Sociedad
Imanol Alguacil will be without three matchday squad players ahead of the trip to the Camp Nou to face Barcelona on Saturday.
Umar Sadiq, the Sociedad center-forward, is sidelined with a ruptured cruciate ligament. The 26-year-old has been out of action since September 12, 2022, and has missed 41 matches for Sociedad.
Attacking midfielder Brais Mendez will be unavailable for selection on Saturday as he recovers from a tear in the abductor’s muscle. The 26-year-old has been out since May 4, 2023, and has sat out one match for Imanol Alguacil’s side so far.
Imanol Alguacil will also miss the services of left winger Martin Merquelanz; the 27-year-old is nursing a knee injury.
Possible Lineups
Barcelona
M. ter Stegen; A. Balde, A. Christensen, R. Araujo, J. Kounde; F. de Jong, S. Busquets, Pedri; Raphinha, R. Lewandowski, F. Torres
Real Sociedad
A. Remiro; A. Gorosabel, I. Zubeldia, R. Le Normand, A. Munoz; T. Kubo, M. Zubumendi, M. Merino, M. Oyarzabal; D. Silva, A. Sorloth
Prediction
With the satisfaction of wrapping up the La Liga title, Barcelona will play without pressure on Saturday as they look to entertain the fans and get the win; they want to keep the good mood and spirit going at Camp Nou.
Real Sociedad, who still have the top-four to wrap up in the league run-in, will have a lot riding on this match. They will be pragmatic and solid in their approach. They will bid to frustrate Barcelona and attack them in transitions with pace.
Barcelona will win the match in front of the home fans.
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