Real Sociedad Faces Barcelona with Key Absences and New Additions

The Real Sociedad will face FC Barcelona this Sunday, marking an important match in which three points are at stake. The absence of Orri Óskarsson, who suffered another muscle injury within just five minutes of play against Osasuna in the Copa, is a significant setback. Additionally, Zakharyan has withdrawn due to discomfort, while Jon Karrikaburu is poised to make his debut under coach Pellegrino Matarazzo. Mikel Goti also returns to the squad, contributing to the team’s dynamics.

Despite the adjustments in the roster, it is anticipated that the starting lineup will remain consistent with the previous two matches under Matarazzo’s management. The expected players include Remiro, Aramburu, Jon Martín, Caleta-Car, Sergio Gómez, Turrientes, Soler, Kubo, Brais Méndez, Guedes, and Oyarzabal, unless the coach opts to replace the young Jon Martín with the experienced Zubeldia.

The complete squad assembled by Real Sociedad to pursue a crucial victory consists of goalkeepers Remiro, Marrero, and Fraga, along with field players Aramburu, Aihen, Gorrotxategi, Zubeldia, Aritz, Barrenetxea, Turrientes, Oyarzabal, Guedes, Kubo, Caleta-Car, Sergio Gómez, Carlos Soler, Karrikaburu, Odriozola, Goti, Ochieng, Brais Méndez, Sucic, Marín, and Jon Martín.