Good evening everybody and welcome along to this MARCA in English live blog, taking you through one of the standout fixtures of the LaLiga weekend - Barcelona vs Real Sociedad, live from the Olympic Stadium in Montjuic.

The clash takes on added significance after Real Madrid's 5-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid yesterday, a result that opens the door for Barcelona to leapfrog their eternal rivals and move top of the table. Hansi Flick's side know that a victory in front of their home fans would put them at the summit and send a clear message to the rest of the league.

Real Sociedad, however, will not make things easy. Under new coach Sergio Francisco, La Real are yet to find their rhythm, as they languish just one place above the relegation zone. But with attacking threats like Takefusa Kubo, Mikel Oyarzabal, and Ander Barrenetxea, they have the tools to cause Barcelona plenty of problems, particularly on the counterattack.

For Barcelona, the focus will be on Robert Lewandowski leading the line after his goal against Real Oviedo in the week, but he will have to do so without the injured Raphinha and the not-yet fully fit Lamine Yamal. Flick will also look for midfield control through Pedri and Frenkie de Jong, with Gavi and Fermin Lopez injured.

The stakes are high, the atmosphere promises to be electric, and with the opportunity to take first place on the line, Barcelona will feel that anything less than three points would be a missed chance. La Real, meanwhile, will relish the chance to spoil the party and get their season going.

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When is Barcelona vs Real Sociedad?

Kick-off in Barcelona vs Real Sociedad is 18:30 CEST on Sunday, September 28. That means fans in the UK and Ireland can tune in at 17:30.

Fans in the USA, meanwhile, will find Barcelona vs Real Sociedad starting at 12:30 ET / 09:30 PT.

Where to watch Barcelona vs Real Sociedad?

Barcelona vs Real Sociedad can be seen on LaLiga TV, Premier Sports 1, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+ USA and fuboTV.