Real Sociedad v Barcelona: Robert Lewandowski scores twice as Barca inspired by Ansu Fati run away with the game
La Liga / Matchday 2
Reale Arena / 21.08.2022
- A. Isak(6')
- R. Lewandowski(1', 68')
- O. Dembélé(66')
- A. Fati(79')
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Updated 21/08/2022 at 21:54 GMT
20:57
ATMOSPHERE BUILDING
The lights show is over, the fans have sung their anthem, the players are out of the tunnel - we are nearly ready to go!
20:50
TEN MINUTE COUNTDOWN
Just ten minutes until the match begins, four teams have won both games this season, can Real Sociedad join them?
20:43
OLD SCHOOL
A classic set up!
20:35
ARE BARCA BACK?
It was a rare trophyless season for the club last time out and cabinet doesn't have many new additons recently with the Catalan giants having only won one Copa del Rey in the previous three seasons - that's it.
But with Xavi at the helm are Barcelona ready to make a comeback. Messi is no longer part of the team but they have new stars in Lewandowski, one of the most clincal strikers in world football. They have an excellent team with a blend of quality, youth and experience - they will be hoping to challenge for the title and go deep in the Champions League.
20:26
SOLID SOCIEDAD
La Real got off to a great start last weekend defeating Cadiz 0-1. A low scoring game is a typical result for them, last season they finished the season conceding just 37 goals in 38 league matches.
They don't score many either though netting just 40 in La Liga last campaign. Their solid style served them well finishing in 6th place earning Europa League qualification. A trip to Reale Arena should not be underestimated.
20:19
BARCELONA TEAM NEWS
And the visitors choose a strong side for their trip to San Sebastian.
Frenkie de Jong starts amid interest from Chelsea. Araujo still at right-back, Balde in for Alba at left-back. Ferran Torres is in place of Raphinha. Still no Kounde in the squad.
20:16
REAL SOCIEDAD LINE-UP
Here is the side Imanol Alguacil has gone for tonight with Alexander Isak leading the line.
20:12
WELCOME
Good evening and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE coverage of the La Liga fixture between Real Sociedad and Barcelona.
We have reached the final game of matchday two and what a way to end your weekend as Barca look to get their first win on the board against a tricky customer in Real Sociedad.
Stick with us for the build-up, live updates and post-match reaction.