Barcelona Faces Real Sociedad in Key LaLiga Clash on Sunday

BARCELONA, Spain — FC Barcelona hosts Real Sociedad this Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 16:15 CET as part of LaLiga EA Sports’ 26th round. Both teams are vying for critical points as they approach crucial European fixtures.

With the championship race heating up, Barcelona, managed by Hansi Flick, aims to maintain their lead in LaLiga following a hard-fought draw against Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey. The team leads the league standings but faces a tough challenge against a determined Real Sociedad. Just three days after this match, Barcelona will travel to Lisbon for the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 against Benfica.

Real Sociedad, managed by Imanol Alguacil, sits in ninth place in LaLiga with 34 points, one point behind the sixth spot and working to regain European qualification. The team is coming off a loss against Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey and needs to recover quickly, especially with upcoming matches against Manchester United in the Europa League.

The Barcelona-Real Sociedad match will take place at the Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys, with Alejandro Quintero González serving as the match referee, assisted by Valentin Pizarro Gómez from VAR.

Fans can watch the match live on several platforms, including M+ LaLiga TV and LaLiga TV Bar, with various international broadcasts available for viewers across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Key timings include 12:15 PM in Argentina, 10:15 AM EST in the USA, and 4:15 PM in Spain.

Historically, these two teams have met 155 times in LaLiga, with Barcelona winning 89 matches, Real Sociedad securing 34 victories, and 32 matches ending in a draw. This storied rivalry adds layers of excitement to Sunday’s match.

Barcelona fans will be keenly focused on the performance of their star trio: Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Lamine, who have collectively had a significant impact this season, contributing to a majority of the teams’ goals.

The match promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams gear up for pivotal moments in their respective seasons.