In the pre-match press conference, Flick praised Real Sociedad's playing style, calling them a "smart" team. He stated, "We want to win every match, and now we play against Real Sociedad. I love the way they play; they are a smart team, and the match will be thrilling."
Regarding player availability, Flick confirmed that Pau Cubarsi might be available for the match after participating in the latest training sessions. As for young talent Lamine Yamal, he has been doing physical training, and his condition will be assessed before the game to determine his readiness. Flick also expressed hope that Dani Olmo would be fit for the game, as he had felt some discomfort the day before but was receiving treatment to regain fitness.
This match will be a real test for Barcelona, which aims to stay competitive in the league's top ranks. Real Sociedad, on the other hand, has had an impressive season so far and will look to capitalize on home advantage to achieve a positive result.