Barcelona Aims to Take Sole Lead in La Liga EA Sports Against Real Sociedad

Barcelona is set to face Real Sociedad this afternoon at the Estadi Olímpic (4:15 PM local time, live on La Liga TV and Movistar+) with the opportunity to claim sole leadership in La Liga EA Sports. Following Real Madrid's 2-1 defeat to Betis yesterday, which left them three points behind, and Atlético de Madrid's temporary rise to the top after a 1-0 victory over Athletic Club, Barça now has the chance to reclaim their position at the summit of the league table.

Manager Hansi Flick has opted for some rotations in the starting lineup but has chosen to field a strong XI for this crucial match. The defensive line will feature Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsí, and Gerard Martín, while the double pivot in midfield will consist of Casadó and Pedri. The attacking trio will see Lamine Yamal, Olmo, and Raphinha operating between the lines, with Lewandowski leading the line as the number 9. Lewandowski returns to the starting lineup after coming off the bench in the cup match against Atlético.

With an eye on the upcoming Champions League last-16 first-leg clash against Benfica on Wednesday (9 PM), Flick has decided to rest key players such as Íñigo Martínez, Balde, and Frenkie de Jong. Gavi, who has been sidelined for three consecutive matches, will also be given a break. Ferran Torres, who started in the cup, will feature as a substitute in this match.

The starting lineup for today’s game includes Iñaki Peña, Kochen, Héctor Fort, Eric García, Íñigo Martínez, Balde, De Jong, Olmo, Fermín, Pablo Torre, Ferran Torres, and Pau Victor. However, the team will be without Marc-André ter Stegen and Marc Bernal, both of whom are sidelined due to serious knee injuries. Additionally, Andreas Christensen, who suffered a soleus injury in his right foot during training yesterday, will be out for four weeks. Ansu Fati is also not part of the official squad after missing training on Saturday due to fever.

This match is a pivotal moment for Barcelona as they look to capitalize on Real Madrid's slip-up and solidify their position at the top of La Liga. With a mix of experienced players and young talents, Barça will aim to secure three points against a tough Real Sociedad side and build momentum ahead of their Champions League fixture later this week.

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