Barcelona Unleashes Full Squad Power to Chase Historic Victory Against Real Sociedad
Barcelona returns to La Liga competition as they head to Real Sociedad on Sunday evening, with the defending champions looking to maintain their scorching form at the top of the table
Securing three points on Sunday would mean far more than just another victory. Barcelona currently sits on an impressive 11-match winning streak spanning all tournaments, and a triumph over Real Sociedad would help Hansi Flick's squad achieve the second-longest winning sequence in the club's storied past.
This remarkable run enabled Barcelona to capture their opening silverware of the campaign with a thrilling 3–2 victory against Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup championship match. With their roster now at its healthiest point all season, Barcelona appears ready to challenge for every available major honor.
The underwhelming Real Sociedad has struggled to make an impact this campaign. However, considering they stand on the brink of achieving something historic, Barcelona is anticipated to field their strongest possible team at the Estadio Municipal de Anoeta.
Here's the potential Barcelona formation against Real Sociedad this Sunday.
Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Real Sociedad (4-2-3-1)
Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Real Sociedad (4-2-3-1)
GK: Joan García—One could argue that no shot-stopper worldwide has performed better than Joan García since his arrival at Barcelona this past summer.
RB: Jules Koundé—The French defender needs to produce reliable displays or winter acquisition João Cancelo might start reducing his playing time in upcoming matches.
CB: Pau Cubarsí—Various factors have compelled the young defender to emerge as Barcelona's defensive anchor this season. Despite some imperfections, he remains crucial to the team's achievements.
CB: Eric García—García will rejoin the starting eleven and extend his record of appearing in every match this season for the Catalan club.
LB: Alejandro Balde—Takefusa Kubo has been in excellent form recently, and much of the task of neutralizing him will rest with the versatile Balde.
DM: Frenkie de Jong—An ill-timed tackle on Kylian Mbappé marred what was otherwise an outstanding display from De Jong in the Super Cup final. Returning from his ban, he'll be motivated to reproduce that level of play.
CM: Pedri—The 23-year-old midfielder was absolutely brilliant during Barcelona's previous encounter with Real Sociedad, claiming Man of the Match recognition as he completely controlled the midfield battle.
RW: Lamine Yamal—While he appears to be moving slightly less fluidly following an earlier groin problem this season, Yamal remains the catalyst of Barcelona's offensive play.
AM: Fermín López—The energetic attacking midfielder has contributed one goal and six assists across four appearances in 2026.
LW: Raphinha—The standout performer of Barcelona's Super Cup success in Saudi Arabia returns to the starting formation after entering as a substitute and providing an assist in midweek.
ST: Robert Lewandowski—Despite being 37 years of age, Lewandowski continues to be a deadly scorer as he showed when he lobbed Thibaut Courtois in the previous Sunday's final.
