Barcelonavs.Real Sociedad

The Catalan outfit suffered a 4-2 defeat to Girona last weekend, with the result handing Real Madrid the title, and Xavi's side are now locked in a battle for second position in the La Liga table.

Blaugrana are currently third, one point behind second-placed Girona, and a disappointing run has seen them lose three of their last four matches in all competitions.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with Real Sociedad, who are sixth in the table and on course to qualify for next season's Europa League.

Gavi

Status: Out

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: Unknown

Gavi suffered a serious knee injury while representing Spain towards the end of 2023, and the highly-rated midfielder will not be available for selection until next season.

Alejandro Balde

Status: Out

Type of injury: Hamstring

Possible return date: Unknown

First-choice left-back Balde underwent a hamstring operation at the end of January, and the Spain international will be out until the 2024-25 campaign.

Frenkie de Jong

Status: Out

Type of injury: Ankle

Possible return date: Unknown

De Jong suffered another ankle injury during the La Liga clash with Real Madrid on April 21, and the midfielder is expected to be miss the remainder of the season. However, he is being tipped to return in time to represent the Netherlands at this summer's European Championship.

BARCELONA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Barcelona have no players suspended for this match.