Real Sociedad vs FC Barcelona LaLiga Clash: Broadcast Details and Match Preview
Real Sociedad hosts LaLiga leaders FC Barcelona on January 18, 2026, with live coverage available on DAZN and Movistar Plus+. Barcelona aims to extend an impressive winning streak.
- • Real Sociedad hosts FC Barcelona at Reale Arena on January 18, 2026, at 21:00 CET.
- • Barcelona leads LaLiga with 49 points and an 11-game winning streak.
- • Real Sociedad is 12th in LaLiga with 21 points and recently advanced in Copa del Rey.
- • Match broadcast live on DAZN and Movistar Plus+.
- • Barcelona recently won the Supercopa de España and aims to continue their winning momentum.
Key details
On January 18, 2026, Real Sociedad hosts FC Barcelona at the Reale Arena in a key LaLiga EA Sports matchday 20 fixture starting at 21:00 CET. Barcelona leads the league with 49 points from 16 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, boasting an impressive streak of 11 consecutive victories—a tally second only to the 2005-06 record of 18 straight wins. Under coach Hansi Flick, Barcelona aims to extend this run as they recently secured the Supercopa de España, defeating Athletic Club 5-0 and Real Madrid 3-2, alongside a 2-0 Copa del Rey win over Racing de Santander.
Meanwhile, Real Sociedad, currently 12th with 21 points (5 wins, 6 draws, 8 losses), powered by coach Matazzaro, is motivated to climb the league standings after advancing to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals by winning a penalty shootout against CA Osasuna.
The match will be broadcast live on DAZN and Movistar Plus+, providing fans access to this highly anticipated clash. Barcelona’s upcoming schedule includes several significant fixtures in domestic and European competition, underlining the importance of maintaining momentum in LaLiga.
This encounter highlights the stark contrast between the two teams’ league standings and sets the stage for an intriguing battle as Barcelona seeks to strengthen its lead and Real Sociedad aims for vital points at home.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
