Barcelona – Real Sociedad: 15th April 2017

Barcelona

Barcelona returns to Camp Nou after two games played away. The results were disappointing. Catalans have not scored any goals, getting two from Malaga and three from Juventus in the Champions League. Luis Enrique is looking for a moral victory. Success would keep Barcelona in the title race, but perhaps more importantly, it would increase self confidence players before the return of the Champions League. Camp Nou, Barca won eight consecutive matches in La Liga, the match against Alaves in September.

Real Sociedad

Ranked sixth in the league, Sociedad would need at least a point to stay ahead of teams like Eibar and Athletic Bilbao, who hunts position. The Basques have ended a series of four matches without infrngere when they managed to beat Sporting Gijon in the previous round.

Head to Head

Barcelona won both sleeves played with Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey, but managed to take just one point from movement made in La Liga. At home, however, the Catalans had no problems before any Saturday night, most games are won with relative ease.

After elimination match against Malaga, Neymar sarcastically applauded the referee to book and received a suspended three games. Arda Turan is not fully recovered, so Paco Alcacer should take place in the offensive Brazilian home team.

Juanmi is suspedant for guests to accumulation of cards. Yuri and Raul Navas is doubtful for this game.

Barcelona:

Steganos – White, Mathieu, Oique Robert – Gomes, Busquets Suarez – Alcacer, Suarez, Messi

Real Sociedad:

Rulli – Yuri Martinez Navas Zaldua – Zurutuza Illaramendi, Prieto – Oyarzabal Jose Vela

Conclusions

Barcelona is again on the brink of being eliminated from the Champions League and in La Liga title chances are dwindling. Catalans should practice next week during a football at the highest level to avoid this season to be a big failure. Reenirea in books start with a win in this match.