FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad de Fútbol — La Liga at Camp Nou.
- FC Barcelona 7 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Teodoro Sobrino
- Referee Javier Alberola Rojas
- Referee Pau Cebrian
- Referee Ignacio Iglesias
- Referee Ivan Hernandez
- Referee Antonio Monter
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 May | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 4–2 | W |
| 02 May | CA Osasuna | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Apr | Real Betis Balompié | H | 4–0 | W |
| 26 Apr | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Apr | Club Atlético de Madrid | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May | FC Barcelona | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 May | Girona FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 02 May | Real Madrid CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | CA Osasuna | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Apr | Real Betis Balompié | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Apr | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Barcelona | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #8 |
| 21 | Points | 10 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 7 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 3 / 1 / 3 |
| 31 | Scored | 9 |
| 7 | Conceded | 13 |
| +24 | GD | -4 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 1.43 |
| 100% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
FC Barcelona this season
FC Barcelona this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
Real Sociedad de Fútbol this season
FC Barcelona are 1st (21 pts). Real Sociedad de Fútbol are 8th (10 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Barcelona
0-15
4/1
16-30
6/2
31-45
3/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
5/1
76+
8/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/4
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Barcelona
| Raphinha | 12 G | 2 A |
| Lamine Yamal | 7 G | 4 A |
| Fermin Lopez | 4 G | 2 A |
| Karim Adeyemi | 2 G | 2 A |
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
| Luka Sucic | 3 G |
| Ander Barrenetxea | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Camp Nou. FC Barcelona are looking to make home advantage count against Real Sociedad de Fútbol.
- 5' Against the run of play, Mikel Merino has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 6' Against the run of play, Mikel Merino has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 8' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Igor Zubeldia on 8 minutes.
- 13' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Imanol Alguacil will be considering his options from the bench.
- 18' Real Sociedad de Fútbol are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 23' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad de Fútbol are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 28' Ander Barrenetxea has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 33' FC Barcelona currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 37' Controversy at the stadium! Illarramendi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 42' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 46' The whistle greets Jules Kounde as he departs to be replaced by Marcos Alonso.
- 51' A quiet spell here at Camp Nou. Real Sociedad de Fútbol seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 53' That is a Yellow card for FC Barcelona. Robert Lewandowski will be fuming at that decision.
- 54' A meaty challenge results in booking for Robert Lewandowski on 54.
- 58' Time for substitution for Real Sociedad de Futbol. Illarramendi is replaced by Andoni Gorosabel.
- 63' Ferran Torres has so much to prove this time. He replaces Raphinha on 63 minute.
- 68' FC Barcelona started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 68.
- 71' GOAL! Alexander Sorloth fires home to make it 0-3!
- 72' Alexander Sorloth makes no mistake. The score reads 0-4 and Real Sociedad de Futbol are in front.
- 72' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Busquets on 72 minutes.
- 73' It is a substitution in Real Sociedad de Futbol team. Ander Barrenetxea is replaced by Pablo Marin on 73 minute.
- 78' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Barcelona needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 79' FC Barcelona player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 80' Jon Pacheco gets the nod from Real Sociedad de Futbol. He replaces Igor Zubeldia and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' The whistle greets Alexander Sorloth as he departs to be replaced by Carlos Fernandez.
- 84' Another substitution for FC Barcelona to replace Busquets by Eric Garcia on 84 minute.
- 85' FC Barcelona receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 85.
- 86' Ousmane Dembele makes way for Pablo Torre at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Barcelona.
- 90' The Poland forward Robert Lewandowski breaks the deadlock on 90 minutes. 1-4!
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Real Sociedad de Fútbol to claim maximum points.
Lineups
FC Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 21
-
23
Jules Kounde ↓ Marcos Alonso 46'
- 9
- 1
- 18
-
7
Ousmane Dembele ↓ Pablo Torre 86'
-
5
Busquets ↓ Eric Garcia 84'
-
19
Franck Kessie ↓ Ansu Fati 63'
-
22
Raphinha ↓ Ferran Torres 63'
- 28
Bench
-
17
Marcos Alonso ↑ 46'
-
11
Ferran Torres ↑ 63'
- 20
- 13
-
24
Eric Garcia ↑ 84'
-
10
Ansu Fati ↑ 63'
-
32
Pablo Torre ↑ 86'
- –
Coach
Xavi Hernandez
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 15
-
4
Illarramendi ↓ Andoni Gorosabel 58'
- 6
-
5
Igor Zubeldia ↓ Jon Pacheco 81'
- 8
- 1
- 24
-
7
Ander Barrenetxea ↓ Pablo Marin 73'
- 3
-
11
Mohamed Ali Cho ↓ Takefusa Kubo 58'
Bench
- 10
- 13
-
18
Andoni Gorosabel ↑ 58'
- 16
-
9
Carlos Fernandez ↑ 81'
-
14
Takefusa Kubo ↑ 58'
- 12
- 17
- 2
-
20
Jon Pacheco ↑ 81'
- 22
-
42
Pablo Marin ↑ 73'
Coach
Imanol Alguacil
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Robert Lewandowski | 4 |
| Jordi Alba | 3 |
| Ousmane Dembele | 3 |
| Lionel Messi | 3 |
| Antoine Griezmann | 2 |
| Alexander Isak | 2 |
| Luis Suarez | 2 |
| Mikel Oiarzabal | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Barcelona Form
2023-05-20
FC Barcelona
1–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
L
2023-05-14
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–4
FC Barcelona
W
2023-05-02
FC Barcelona
1–0
CA Osasuna
W
2023-04-29
FC Barcelona
4–0
Real Betis Balompié
W
2023-04-26
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–1
FC Barcelona
L
2023-04-23
FC Barcelona
1–0
Club Atlético de Madrid
W
Real Sociedad de Fútbol Form
2023-05-20
FC Barcelona
1–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
2023-05-13
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2–2
Girona FC
D
2023-05-02
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2–0
Real Madrid CF
W
2023-04-28
CA Osasuna
0–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
2023-04-25
Real Betis Balompié
0–0
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
D
2023-04-22
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
4.09
FC Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 86% + FC Barcelona to win 74%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.09
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 2.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 3.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 4.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
Double Chance
FC Barcelona or Draw
88%
Draw or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
26%
FC Barcelona or Real Sociedad de Fútbol
86%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Sociedad de Fútbol win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–2 not predicted1 – 2Actual
3 – 0
7.5%
4 – 0
7.5%
4 – 1
7.3%
3 – 1
7.2%
5 – 0
6%
5 – 1
5.9%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 1
5.5%
6 – 0
4.1%
6 – 1
4.1%
4 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — FC Barcelona
| Handicap | FC Barcelona covers | Push | Real Sociedad de Fútbol covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| -2 | 55% | 18% | 27% |
| -1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| -1 | 73% | 13% | 14% |
| -0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +0.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +1 | 95% | 3% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Real Sociedad de Fútbol keeps clean sheet
2%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

