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La Liga | Gameweek 12
Nov 4, 2023 at 8pm UK
Reale Arena
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Real Sociedad
0 - 1
Barcelona


Mendez (49'), Zubeldia (74'), Zubimendi (84')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Araujo (90+2')
Felix (49'), Martinez (60'), Gavi (86')

How Barcelona could line up against Real Sociedad

How Barcelona could line up against Real Sociedad
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Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Saturday's La Liga clash with Real Sociedad.

Barcelona are expected to have Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha back in their starting side for Saturday's La Liga contest with Real Sociedad, while Jules Kounde could also return.

Lewandowski and Raphinha both featured off the bench in the 2-1 loss to Real Madrid last weekend after returning from injuries, and the pair could now be introduced into the XI, with Ferran Torres and Fermin Lopez potentially dropping to the bench.

Kounde was also back on the bench for El Clasico after recovering from a knee injury, and he could come back into the defence for the contest with Real Sociedad, while Pedri is also back in the squad.

Andreas Christensen may be the player to drop out of the defensive area, with Joao Cancelo moving back into the right-back role, having played further forward against Real Madrid.

Barcelona will again definitely be without the services of Sergi Roberto due to a calf problem, while Frenkie de Jong is still not available for selection.

Pedri has overcome a thigh issue and should play a part off the bench, but De Jong is not being considered due to a troublesome ankle problem.

Oriol Romeu could be brought back into the midfield for this match, with Inigo Martinez also potentially dropping out, with head coach Xavi preparing to make changes from the loss to Real Madrid.

Joao Felix overcame an injury to start against Real Madrid, and he is again expected to be in the side for this match, operating off the left.

Barcelona possible starting lineup: Ter Stegen; Cancelo, Araujo, Kounde, Balde; Gavi, Romeu, Gundogan; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Felix

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