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Barcelona v Real Sociedad, La Liga 2018/19, 20/04/2019, matchday 33 - Official line-ups. BESOCCER
Barcelona v Real Sociedad, La Liga 2018/19, 20/04/2019, matchday 33 - Official line-ups. BESOCCER
Join us for live coverage of the La Liga clash between Barcelona and Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou. The hosts are looking to go a step closer to clinching the league title while the Basques are trying to get a Europa League spot.
Goal

List of goalscorers

C. Lenglet
45'
1 - 0
1 - 1
62'
Juanmi
Jordi Alba
64'
2 - 1
Press

Match report in news

End of match

End of match

  • 94'
    FT: Barcelona 2-1 Real Sociedad!! It's all over at the Camp Nou! Lenglet gave the Catalans the lead just before half-time and in the second half, Barca were the better team without being impressive. Sociedad scored against the run of play through a well worked move which Juanmi finished. Less than two minutes later, Jordi Alba restored Barca's lead and the home side were comfortable after that. Barca just two wins away from the title now. Thanks for your company and we hope to see you again very
  • 94'
    Last play for Sociedad is wasted because Sangalli's pass on the far side goes to nobody and it's a Barca throw in. There's no time for it!
  • 93'
    Willian Jose looks for Oyarzabal. The Brazilian's pass is way overhit though.
  • 92'
    Real Sociedad are having a go, but they are unable to get anywhere near Barca's 18 yard box.
  • 91'
    Four extra minutes
Substitution

Substitution

at Barcelona
  • 90'
    Barca sub: Vidal leaves the park and Sergi Roberto is on
  • 87'
    Sociedad double sub: Sandro and Barrenetxea come on, Juanmi and Llorente make way
  • 86'
    Zaldua gets a corner after Alba slides in. They are throwing people forward now as they have to
  • 85'
    Fabulous tackle by Llorente to dispossess Messi inside the D. The Argentine tries to get post him and the defender anticipates the turn
  • 84'
    And just as I say that Sociedad cause trouble for the Barca defence! Elustondo wins the ball, he hands it off to Willian Jose, to Oyarzabal whose shot is blocked by Pique. Their first real attack since conceding the second
  • 83'
    Barca are looking very comfortable now.
  • 81'
    Free kick for Barca and then Arturo Vidal hits over the free kick sent in which was deflected by a defender's head.
  • 79'
    Rakitic nearly scores! Luis Suarez makes a lovely run, he then feeds the Croatian who hits the side netting instead of looking for a teammate in the middle
  • 76'
    Sangalli goes for an ambitious effort from long range which doesn't trouble the goalie
  • 76'
    Sociedad send a ball into the area which is cleared.
  • 73'
    Messi gets a corner
Substitution

Substitution

at Barcelona
  • 72'
    Barca sub: Dembele leaves and Coutinho comes on! Mainly applause for the Brazilian, but some boos after his incident with the crowd in midweek
  • 70'
    Suarez plays a one-two with Messi and as the Uruguayan gives it back to him, Messi bumps into the goalie. Rulli is down for a bit before getting up.
  • 69'
    What a ball by Messi for Suarez! Rulli spots it and gets there first
  • 67'
    Ball in for Suarez, the linesman flags, Suarez goes on and then he taps in when everyone had stopped. The ref hadn't blown the whistle. The VAR checks and it is just off. If he were onside, the goal would have stood
  • 66'
    Goal stands! He was obstructing less than what it seemed like on first viewing
  • 65'
    Touch and go. He may be a bit out of the way actually
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Barcelona en el 64'
  • 64'
    Alba restores Barca's lead in no time! This could go to VAR as Dembele may be obstructing the GK! Messi passes to Alba and then the Catalan shoots into the far side. I think this will be disallowed
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Real Sociedad en el 62'
  • 62'
    It's 1-1!!! Extraordinary! Throw in to Oyarzabal on the far side, he passes to Merino and the ex-Dortmund plays a splendid through ball for Juanmi who slides in to beat Ter Stegen.
  • 61'
    A mistake in defence is nearly punished by Messi, but Llorente manages to dispossess him
  • 58'
    Dembele almost beats Rulli at the far corner after a nice move by Messi and then Vidal lays it off to Dembele
  • 57'
    That was a fantastic run down Sociedad's right by Dembele after receiving a long punt. He fouls Merino at the end of it
Substitution

Substitution

at Barcelona
  • 56'
    Barca sub: Busquets has come on for Arthur
  • 55'
    The corner is half cleared and then Sangalli clears the cross bar with his effort
  • 55'
    What are you doing? A lack of communication between Lenglet and Ter Stegen causes pinball in the Barca box after Juanmi flicks the ball on with his head.
Substitution

Substitution

at Real Sociedad
  • 54'
    Sociedad sub: Sangalli on for the injured Zubeldia
Injury

Injured

en Real Sociedad
  • 53'
    Zubeldia overstretches and he goes down injured. A replacement has been called for.
  • 52'
    What a hit by Pardo! That took everyone by surprise! Pardo has a go with his right foot from 30 yards, it takes a nick of Semedo and Ter Stegen dives to his left to save. I don't think it was going on target, but the German didn't want to take a risk
  • 48'
    Barca go up the other end! Vidal finds Dembele and when he tries to square it back to the Chilean, a defender intercepts it much to Vidal's frustration. Lively start
  • 48'
    Ruben Pardo sends it into the dangerous area and Willian Jose heads it over
  • 47'
    Ball into the box for Oyarzabal by Willian Jose and he heads wide of the target.
  • 46'
    Real Sociedad get us back underway!
  • 45'
    Welcome back everybody! Both teams are back on the pitch. Barca have kept the officials and the visitors waiting a couple of minutes. No changes.
  • 45'
    HT: Barca 1-0 Real Sociedad! An dull opening 30 minutes livened up in the last 15 minutes. Messi had a couple of chances, Real Sociedad could have taken the lead through a glorious double chance for Juanmi and Willian Jose and then Lenglet headed home a corner on the stroke of half-time. Join us in a bit for the second half!
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Barcelona en el 45'
  • 45'
    Barca take the lead! The ball is put in and Lenglet heads in at the near post to leave Rulli with no chance.
  • 44'
    What a ball in by Jordi Alba on this near side and a Sociedad defender has to head away for a corner to prevent Suarez reaching to it
  • 41'
    What a save by Rulli!! Unbelievable! It is a great team move. Messi zig zags in the box confusing the defence, he then passes to Arthur and then Suarez fires at the far post and Rulli dives down to his right to prevent the opening goal.
  • 38'
    Messi tries his luck from just 25 yards. Straight forward for Rulli
  • 37'
    Corner for Barca now! This is livening up! Alba puts in a spectacular ball for Suarez! Suarez can't reach and it is turned away for a corner. Willian Jose heads away the set piece
  • 35'
    What a double chance for the away side! Pardo sends in a beautiful ball for Juanmi, he chests down and Ter Stegen is forced into a super save and Willian Jose fires over the rebound. Warning sign for Valverde's men
  • 33'
    Free kick to Sociedad in Barca's half. Nothing comes of it though
  • 31'
    Great stuff by Rulli! Messi leaves Merino for dead then attempts a one-two with Suarez. Rulli reads it and slides at Messi's feet before the Argentine could control
  • 30'
    Messi tries to feed Dembele with a ball through which is slightly too strong
  • 28'
    Suarez forces a corner for the hosts. The first of the game
  • 27'
    Nearly! The free kick goes over the wall and just lands on the top of the net. If he had it a fraction softer, it would have been unstoppable
  • 26'
    Vidal is fouled by Merino near the D! Will Messi deliver this time?
  • 25'
    Mikel Merino sends a long ball for Oyarzabal which looks dangerous. Ter Stegen is alert though and comes out of his box to head away.
  • 24'
    Semedo looks for Luis Suarez with a cross into the middle. He cannot reach though
  • 22'
    Zaldua finds Oyarzabal down this near side, but as soon as he receives by the sideline, he is trapped by two Barca men.
  • 20'
    Barca on top, but very little to speak of in the opening 20 minutes
  • 18'
    Clear handball by Zubeldia in the middle of the pitch
  • 17'
    Real Sociedad are moving the ball well. It is well away from Barca's box though
Card

Yellow card

a Real Sociedad
  • 15'
    Merino sees yellow for stepping on Messi's foot in midfield. Not a card for me. Questionable it's even a foul
  • 14'
    Good opportunity for Barca! Messi sends a looping pass forward from outside the box for Suarez to head in, It is slightly overhit though and Rulli catches it.
  • 11'
    Accidental clash of heads between Elustondo and Suarez. The Uruguayan isn't best pleased, but it was completely accidental. Nothing serious.
  • 10'
    The free kick hits the wall. A very un Messi like free kick
  • 10'
    Zubeldia brings down Suarez after a pass by Arturo Vidal. Dangerous position this. Messi territory.
  • 8'
    Zaldua passes for Willian Jose who flicks on for Juanmi. He wasn't expecting the quick pass and the ball rolls straight through to Ter Stegen.
  • 6'
    Arthur passes to Semedo on the far flank and his attempted ball back to Messi is unsuccessful. The flag had gone up anyway. Quiet start
  • 4'
    Sociedad have a good possession in Barca's half. It ends when Rakitic intercepts a pass
  • 3'
    All Barca so far with plenty of possession and territory.
  • 1'
    Fast start by Barca! Dembele is played through and this near side and his cross is cut out by a defender.
  • 1'
    Luis Suarez gets us underway! Both teams in their home kits
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    About to kick off!! Enjoy!
  • PRVW
    The players are on the pitch! 16 degrees and light rain is falling. A good crowd in, but not a full house
  • PRVW
    The last time Real Sociedad won at Barca in the league was in the 1990/91 season.
  • PRVW
    Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes will referee the game and Ignacio Iglesias Villanueva will help him out from Madrid if needed
  • PRVW
    Real Sociedad got a 1-1 draw at home to Eibar last weekend. Willian Jose and Ruben Pardo start ahead of Sangalli and Barrenetxea
  • PRVW
    Barcelona have put out a very strong team after their 3-0 win over Man U in midweek. Busquets drops out and Arturo Vidal comes in. Roberto is also replaced by Semedo in defence.
  • PRVW
    Barca are in 1st with 74 points, six points ahead of Atletico and need just 9 out of 18 points to clinch the title. The away side are in 10th on 41 points, five off the final EL spot which is 7th. Athletic Bilbao currently hold that berth.
  • PRVW
    Sociedad XI: Rulli (GK); Muñoz, Elustondo, Llorente, Zaldua; Oyarzabal, Zubeldia, Merino, Pardo, Juanmi; Willian Jose.
  • PRVW
    The teams are in! Barca XI: Ter Stegen (GK); Alba, Lenglet, Pique, Semedo; Arthur, Vidal, Rakitic; Dembele, Suarez, Messi.
Info

Pre-match

20 April 2019, 20:45

Referee: González Fuertes | VAR: Iglesias Villanueva

Stadium: Spotify Camp Nou

  • PRVW
    Good evening and welcome to our live coverage of the La Liga clash between Barcelona and Real Sociedad from the Camp Nou. The hosts are three wins away from the title. Stay tuned for all the pre-match info!