"However, only a string of saves from ex-Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia prevented his former club from taking the lead, before late goals from Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowksi sealed a derby win. Hansi Flick's followed up that success with wins over Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid that clinched Supercopa de Espana glory, and they were then made to work hard to beat Segunda leaders Racing Santander 2-0 in the Copa del Rey."
"Matarazzo told his pre-match press conference: "The latest results allow the boys to play with more confidence. It will be important to reconnect with the spirit of the city and the stadium, which is very important to us. "We already know the quality of Barcelona, and if we want to win we need to perform our best in all phases of the game. "All we have to do is be connected and play with very good quality.""
Barcelona travel to face Real Sociedad needing a convincing away display to preserve a slim lead in the LaLiga title race. Barcelona beat Espanyol 2-0 thanks to late goals from Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowksi after goalkeeper Joan Garcia made several key saves. Hansi Flick's side recently won the Supercopa de Espana and progressed in the Copa del Rey. Real Sociedad are unbeaten in five matches under new coach Pellegrino Matarazzo, who has achieved a draw with Atletico, a win over Getafe and a cup success on penalties. Injury absences include Barcelona's Gavi and Andreas Christensen and Sociedad's Inaki Ruperez, Yangel Herrera and Orri Oskarsson.
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