The League
8:00 PMJanuary 18, 2026
Regular Season – 20
Royal Arena
Referee: Jesus Gil Manzano, Spain
Royal Society
Barcelona
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1.01
Expected goals (xG)
3.69
Passing
146 (66%)
Accurate passes
539 (89%)
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Coach
Pellegrino Matarazzo
13
G
Joan Garcia
6.6
3
D
Alejandro Balde
6.2
D
Eric García
5
D
Pau Cubarsi
7.0
23
D
Jules Koundé
6.2
8
M
Pedri
7.9
21
M
Frenkie de Jong (C)
7.0
M
Fermin Lopez
20
F
Dani Olmo
6.9
7
F
Ferran Torres
6.3
F
Lamine Yamal
La Liga Standings – First Division
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (Qualification)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Video Highlights & Match Recap – 18 Jan 2026
Royal Society welcome Barcelona to Royal Arena for what promises to be a thrilling The League encounter on 18 Jan 2026. Don’t miss this highly anticipated clash between two determined sides. Catch all the action highlights, crucial moments, and expert commentary here on dasfootball.com.
Current League Standings
Real Sociedad currently sit 12th in the La Liga with 21 points after 19 games (W5 D6 L8), scoring 24 goals and conceding 27. Their current form is W, D, D, L, L.
Barcelona are 1st in the league with 49 points from 19 matches (W16 D1 L2), with 53 goals scored and 20 conceded. Their recent form reads W, W, W, W, W.
Home Record: Real Sociedad have 3 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses at home this season, scoring 13 and conceding 14.
Away Record: Barcelona have recorded 7 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses on their travels, finding the net 25 times while letting in 15.
Current League Standings
Royal Society: 12th in the La Liga with 21 points (5W, 6D, 8L).
Barcelona: 1st in the La Liga with 49 points (16W, 1D, 2L).
Home & Away Form
- Real Sociedad at home: 3W, 2D, 4L (Goals: 13 scored, 14 conceded)
- Barcelona away: 7W, 1D, 2L (Goals: 25 scored, 15 conceded)
Recent Matches – Real Sociedad
- Real Sociedad vs Osasuna: 2-2 (Copa del Rey, Jan 13, 2026)
- Getafe vs Real Sociedad: 1-2 (La Liga, 09 Jan 2026)
- Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid: 1-1 (La Liga, 04 Jan 2026)
- Levante vs Real Sociedad: 1-1 (La Liga, Dec 20, 2025)
- Eldense vs Real Sociedad: 1-2 (Copa del Rey, Dec 16, 2025)
Recent Matches – Barcelona
- Racing Santander vs Barcelona: 0-2 (Copa del Rey, Jan 15, 2026)
- Barcelona vs Real Madrid: 3-2 (Super Cup, 11 Jan 2026)
- Barcelona vs Athletic Club: 5-0 (Super Cup, 07 Jan 2026)
- Espanyol vs Barcelona: 0-2 (La Liga, 03 Jan 2026)
- Villarreal vs Barcelona: 0-2 (La Liga, Dec 21, 2025)
Head-to-Head (H2H) Stats
Recent Encounters:
- Real Sociedad wins: 5
- Barcelona wins: 16
- Draw probability: 50%
In their last 15 meetings, both teams have had their share of victories. In their last 15 meetings, Real Sociedad have won 2 times while Barcelona have secured 11 victories, with 2 matches ending in a draw. Both teams have scored in 8 out of their last 15 matches. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of these games.
Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Who’s the favorite to win this match? Here’s what the predictions say:
- Real Sociedad win probability: 0%
- Barcelona win probability: 50%
- Chance of a draw: 50%
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Watch Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Video Highlights
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