Real Sociedad vs FC Barcelona, LaLiga 2025-26: Preview, H2H stats, when and where to watch in India?

Tonight, the Reale Arena plays host to a fascinating La Liga encounter as league leaders FC Barcelona travel to San Sebastián to face a resilient Real Sociedad. While Barcelona are currently operating at a level that seems almost untouchable, the Basques are beginning to find their feet under new leadership and will be desperate to derail the Blaugrana juggernaut.

Match details

Match: Real Sociedad vs FC Barcelona, LaLiga 2025-26

Date: Monday, January 19, 2026

Tine: 1.30 PM IST

Venue: Reale Arena

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Where can I watch the Real Sociedad vs FC Barcelona, LaLiga 2025-26 online?

Football fans in India can watch the Real Sociedad vs FC Barcelona, LaLiga 2025-26 on FanCode via OTTplay Premium.

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Head-to-head stats

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Preview

Barcelona enter this fixture in sensational form. Hansi Flick has transformed the side into a relentless winning machine, currently riding an 11-match winning streak across all competitions.

After dispatching Real Madrid in the Supercopa de España final and progressing in the Copa del Rey midweek, Barça return to league action with a four-point cushion at the summit.

Their attacking output has been staggering, scoring at least two goals in each of their last 11 outings.

Real Sociedad, meanwhile, sit in 11th place but have shown signs of a resurgence under new head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo. They are unbeaten in their last five matches, most recently securing a hard-fought penalty shootout win over Osasuna in the Copa del Rey.

While they are far more stable defensively than they were earlier in the season, they have struggled at home, managing just three wins at the Reale Arena this term.

Team news

Real Sociedad

Matarazzo has a relatively healthy squad but will be without Inaki Ruperez (knee). Midfield engine Yangel Herrera and forward Orri Oskarsson are both doubtful and face late fitness tests. Mikel Oyarzabal remains the focal point of the attack, supported by the creative flair of Takefusa Kubo.

FC Barcelona

Barça’s injury list is short but significant. Long-term absentees Gavi and Andreas Christensen remain out with knee injuries. However, Flick is expected to rotate heavily back to his "Gala XI" after resting stars in the Copa del Rey.

Frenkie de Jong, and Pedri are all slated to return to the starting lineup, while new loan signing Joao Cancelo could feature.

Possible lineups

Real Sociedad (4-4-2):

Remiro; Aramburu, Martin, Caleta-Car, Gomez; Kubo, Turrientes, Soler, Guedes; Mendez, Oyarzabal.

FC Barcelona (4-3-3):

J. Garcia; Kounde, Cubarsi, E. Garcia, Balde; De Jong, Pedri, Fermin; Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha.