Barcelona host Real Sociedad at Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona on Sunday, Dec 20 at 3:00 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 5 points in the LaLiga, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Barcelona come into this fixture in red-hot form (5W from last 5). Real Sociedad travel in good form (3W 1D 1L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

History strongly favours Barcelona here — they've won 7 of 10 previous meetings against Real Sociedad. Their last encounter ended in Barcelona won 1–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Barcelona look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Real Sociedad will make it uncomfortable. Barcelona to win.