Barcelona is gearing up to maintain pressure on La Liga leaders Real Madrid as they prepare to host Real Sociedad at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys this Sunday. Following a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Real Oviedo, Barcelona is keen to keep their winning momentum against a struggling Sociedad team.
Real Sociedad comes into this fixture in the 16th position, having had a challenging start to the season with just five points from their initial six matches. However, Sergio Francisco’s team will be buoyed by their recent 1-0 win against Mallorca, which marked their first victory of the season.
Sunday’s match between Barcelona and Real Sociedad is set to kick off at 6:30 p.m. CET local time. This timing translates to 12:30 p.m. ET or 9:30 a.m. PT in the United States, 5:30 p.m. BST in the United Kingdom, and 2:30 a.m. AEST in Australia.
For American fans, the game will be available through ESPN Select, which offers both English and Spanish broadcasts of La Liga for $12 a month. For comprehensive access, including ESPN linear networks, ESPN Unlimited is available for $30 a month.
In the UK, Premier Sports holds the majority of La Liga broadcasting rights, offering live coverage, including this match on Premier Sports 1 and La Liga TV for £8 a month. Alternatively, a full subscription is available for £10 per month, providing additional content.
In Canada, TSN Plus will stream the match as part of its La Liga coverage, priced at CA$8 a month. Furthermore, Australian fans can catch the game live on beIN Sports 2, the official broadcaster of La Liga matches in the region.
Despite Barcelona’s ambitions to challenge for the top spot, Real Sociedad, coming off of their first win, will seek to build on their newfound momentum in Sunday’s encounter. This fixture promises to be an intriguing mix of Barcelona’s tactical prowess and Sociedad’s determination to climb up the league standings. The accessibility of streaming options across various regions ensures fans worldwide can tune in to witness the action.