"The Blaugrana will be looking for a 10th consecutive win in the league and a 12th straight victory in all competitions to maintain their healthy advantage at the top of the table, but it is never easy to play at Anoeta and La Real will once again provide a brutal test for the Catalans."
"The coach was able to rest Eric Garcia for most of the match on Thursday and will recall one of his most consistent performers this season to partner Pau Cubarsí at center-back, and we expect Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde to retain their full-back spots as João Cancelo continues to wait to make his debut."
"Frenkie de Jong was suspended and didn't play in midweek while Pedri played just under 30 minutes against Racing, so it's safe to assume the first-choice double pivot partners will be back together after a fantastic performance from both in El Clásico in the Super Cup Final last weekend."
Barcelona travel to the Basque Country to face Real Sociedad at Anoeta while pursuing a 10th straight league win and a 12th consecutive victory in all competitions. Anoeta presents a historically tough venue and a stern test for the visiting side. Hansi Flick plans to revert to his strongest available lineup after rotating players in the Copa del Rey. Eric Garcia was rested and a consistent performer will partner Pau Cubarsí at center-back while Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde are expected to keep full-back roles. Frenkie de Jong and Pedri should reunite in the double pivot. Fermín López is the preferred number 10, Lamine Yamal will start, Ferran Torres will lead the line, and Raphinha is set to return to the XI.
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