Barcelona are riding a high of momentum, having just blasted both Real Madrid and AS Roma in successive matches. They’ve been in absolutely fantastic form in recent weeks, and look utterly unbeatable right now. Of course, they’ll still need to keep playing well to keep looking unbeatable -- but a visit to the Camp Nou from relegation-threatened Real Sociedad should be an opportunity to keep that incredible form rolling.
Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad 2015 live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch La Liga online
Barcelona have a hot streak running, and a visit from struggling Real Sociedad should see that run extended.
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Sociedad have had a fairly miserable season, winning just three matches, with the most recent -- an upset against Sevilla -- serving as Eusebio’s first win since taking over as manager after David Moyes was fired. Eusebio used to manage Barcelona’s B team, so he’ll be fairly familiar with how Luis Enrique operates with the senior club. If he can use that knowledge to any advantage, Sociedad may be able to get second shock upset win in a row, but the odds of that look much longer than when they beat Barcelona last year.
Key player -- Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
Messi has played very well since returning from injury, but he is still just returning from injury. How sharp he looks and how much energy he has should be closely monitored -- the better things appear with Messi, the happier Barcelona fans will be, because it’ll be all the more likely that they continue to be arguably the best team around.
Key matchup -- Luis Suarez (Barcelona) vs. Iñigo Martínez (Real Sociedad)
Suarez has been in incredible form this season, scoring goals by the bushel and proving so disruptive to opposing defenses that they have trouble accounting for both him and the rest of Barcelona’s frankly unfair attack. Martínez is Sociedad’s best defender, but he rarely has to face a talent as versatile and bulldogged as Suarez. If he can’t find a way to shut him down one-on-one, Sociedad simply won’t be able to keep Barcelona’s attack contained in any meaningful way.
Barcelona injuries and suspensions
Out: Sergi Roberto, Douglas Pereira, Rafinha
Real Sociedad injuries and suspensions
Out: Asier Illaramendi, Markel Bergara, Oier Olazabal, Jonathas, David Zurutuza, Raul Navas, Alain Oyarzun
Match Date/Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. ET, 3 p.m. local
Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain
TV: beIN Sports (U.S. & Canada - English), beIN Sports en Español (U.S. & Canada - Spanish), Canal+ Liga/HD, Movistar TV Futbol (Spain)
Online: Fubo TV, beIN Sports Connect (U.S. & Canada)
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