Barcelona will take on Real Sociedad in La Liga at the Olimpico Lluis Companys Stadium on Monday.
Barcelona, who are currently third in the standings, have had a sub-par season overall and they are now 17 points behind league leaders Real Madrid with just four games remaining. They have lost three out of their last five matches across all competitions and will be desperate to end the season on a high.
The visitors have secured a spot in European competitions next season and have only lost one out of their last five matches. There may very well be an upset on the cards. Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Barcelona vs Real Sociedad kick-off time
| Date: | May 13, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 3pm EST |
| Venue: | Olimpico Lluis Companys |
The match will be played at the Olimpico Lluis Companys Stadium on Monday, with kick-off at 3pm EST for fans in the US.
How to watch Barcelona vs Real Sociedad online - TV channels & live streams
The match will be shown live on ESPN+, Fubo and ESPN Desportes in the US. Match highlights will also be available on these platforms and live updates can be found here on GOAL.
How to watch anywhere with VPN
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport.
Team news & squads
Barcelona team news
On Monday, Barcelona will face three player absences due to injury. Gavi and Alejandro Balde, who are enduring long-term setbacks, and Frenkie de Jong, sidelined by an ankle issue.
They will be confident that the rest of the squad can deliver wins in the last few games of this season.
Barcelona possible XI: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Cancelo; Gundogan, Christensen, Pedri; Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Ter Stegen, Pena, Astralaga |
| Defenders: | Araujo, Kounde, Christensen, Martinez, Cubarsi, Alonso, Cancelo, Fort |
| Midfielders: | Romeu, Pedri, Gundogan, Roberto, Fermin Lopez |
| Forwards: | Torres, Lewandowski, Raphinha, Felix, Yamal, Roque, Guiu |
Real Sociedad team news
Meanwhile, Real Sociedad faces the unavailability of Igor Zubeldia, Martin Zubimendi, Kieran Tierney, and Carlos Fernandez for Monday night's match.
Hamari Traore and Aihen Munoz are also uncertain, adding to the team's selection concerns.
Real Sociedad predicted XI: Remiro; Odriozola, Le Normand, Pacheco, Galan; Benat, Mendez, Merino; Oyarzabal, Becker, Kubo.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Remiro, Marrero |
| Defenders: | Le Normand, Pacheco, Galan, Aramburu |
| Midfielders: | Gonzalez de Zarate, Merino, Turrientes, Olasagasti, Zakharyan, Magunazelaia |
| Forwards: | Becker, Silva, Sadiq, Oyarzabel, Barrennetxea, Kubo |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 05/11/23 | Real Sociedad 0 - 1 Barcelona | La Liga |
| 21/05/23 | Barcelona 1 - 2 Real Sociedad | La Liga |
| 26/01/23 | Barcelona 1 - 0 Real Sociedad | Copa del Rey |
| 22/08/22 | Real Sociedad 1 - 4 Barcelona | La Liga |
| 22/04/22 | Real Sociedad 0 - 1 Barcelona | La Liga |