Barcelona vs Real Sociedad, La Liga: Match Thread, Live Updates

56’ GOAL!!! Barcelona 3-0 Real Sociedad (Araujo): BARÇA TRIPLE THE LEAD!!! Raphinha sends a corner into the box and Robert Lewandowski’s header is saved by Álex Remiro, but Ronald Araujo is quickest to the rebound and heads it home!!!

SECOND HALF KICKOFF! Barcelona 2-0 Real Sociedad: Back underway in Montjuïc!

HALFTIME, Barcelona 2-0 Real Sociedad: Barça had to navigate a difficult start to the game, but Elustondo’s deserved red card changed the match completely and cruised to a strong two-goal lead at the break. They are on their way to getting all three points, but cannot get too complacent and allow Sociedad to get any hopes in the second half.

29’ GOAL!!! Barcelona 2-0 Real Sociedad (Casadó): BARÇA DOUBLE THE LEAD!!! Raphinha sends a corner into the box that is cleared but comes to Olmo at the edge of the area, and his shot deflects off Marc Casadó’s knee and goes into the net!

25’ GOAL!!! Barcelona 1-0 Real Sociedad (Martín): BARÇA TAKE THE LEAD!!! Lamine Yamal works his magic down the right and passes it to Olmo, who plays a short cross into the far post and Gerard Martín volleys it home!!!

17’ RED CARD: Real Sociedad are down to 10 men! Dani Olmo is released all alone through the middle and is brought down by Sociedad captain Aritz Elustondo, who is given a straight red card for denying a goal-scoring opportunity.

3’ GOAL DISALLOWED: Sergi Gómez gives Sociedad an early lead, but the goal is ruled out for offside in the buildup.

KICKOFF! Barcelona 0-0 Real Sociedad: And we’re underway in Montjuïc!

WELCOME TO THE MONTJUÏC OLYMPIC STADIUM!!! The beautiful temporary home of the world’s greatest football club in the capital of Catalonia is the site of a monster La Liga clash between visitors Real Sociedad and Barcelona, who look to remain on top of the table and control the title race with another victory. But it won’t be easy against La Real, who always cause Barça problems and have a tough, resilient team that is very good defensively and loves to score late goals. This should be fun, and you’re welcome to join us to follow and comment all the action. Vamos!

Note: the comments will be opened only when the team news come out, because our commenter people love commenting and sometimes there are too many comments in the comments section)

LINEUPS

BARCELONA

Starting XI: Szczesny; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsí, Martín; Casadó, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski (4-2-3-1)

Substitutes: Peña (GK), Kochen (GK), Eric, Iñigo, Fort, Balde, De Jong, Torre, Gavi, Fermín, Víctor, Ferran

REAL SOCIEDAD

Starting XI: Remiro; Aramburu, Aritz, Zubeldia, López; Olasagasti, Zubimendi, Marín; Barrenetxea, Óskarsson, Gómez (4-3-3)

Substitutes: Marrero (GK), Arana (GK), Aihen, Oyarzabal, Traoré, Turrientes, Méndez, Martín, Beitia, Mariezkurrena, Marchal

MATCH INFO

Competition/Round: 2024-25 La Liga, Matchday 26

Date/Time: Sunday, March 2, 2025, 4.15pm CET/WAT (Barcelona & Nigeria), 3.15pm GMT (UK), 10.15am ET, 7.15am PT (USA), 8.45pm IST (India)

Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Montjuïc, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Referee: Alejandro Quintero González

VAR: Valentín Pizarro Gómez

HOW TO WATCH

On TV: ESPN Deportes (USA), SuperSport (Nigeria), Premier Sports 2 (UK), Movistar (Spain), others

Online: ESPN+ (USA), LaLigaTV (UK), GXR World (India), Movistar+ (Spain), others

Matchday Thread Rules

We don’t have a lot of rules here, but there are a few things to keep in mind when joining our matchday threads:

Even if the referee sucks or we lose the game, watch the swearing. It’s just unnecessary. Also, don’t discuss illegal streaming links. Those who do it will be warned, and those who post links will be instantly banned. Finally, be nice to each other. This is a Barcelona community and we don’t need to offend one another.

Have fun with the game! Forever and ever, no matter the competition, VISCA EL BARÇA!