FC Barcelona returns to League F with a visit to Real Sociedad on matchday seven, after the national team break and the historic 7-0 win over Real Madrid. The team, which lost 14 players during the break, is preparing for a match that promises to continue consolidating its dominance in the competition.
The club's return occurs in a context of recoveries and absence of key figures. Claudia Pina, the season's top scorer with nine goals, is still injured after a problem in her right anterior rectum during the Spanish team's training camp in the United States. Vicky López is also recovering, while Cata Coll and Caroline Graham Hansen, who did not travel with their national teams due to discomfort, are available. Pina's absence is especially felt after having scored four of the seven goals in the Clásico against Real Madrid.
The main novelty for the squad is the incorporation of Kika Nazareth, who has already received a medical discharge after overcoming an injury to the right rectus femoris on September 23. Coach Pere Romeu commented that the player is training with the team and hopes that she will appear in the starting eleven. "Kika is training with the team. I hope we see her for a few minutes," explained Romeu, indicating that the Portuguese forward can provide a new offensive element.
Romeu emphasized the need to maintain concentration despite the streak of victories that the Catalans are experiencing. "Football is about the next day and repeating it. Therefore, it is better not to think about what you did and think about what you want to continue doing," he said before the trip to San Sebastián. With 18 points, Barça occupies first position in the championship and seeks to prolong its dominance.
Real Sociedad, which occupies the penultimate position with five points and only one victory, will be a demanding rival. Romeu warned that, although the team has not met expectations at the beginning of the season, it has good individuality and potential for improvement. "It is unfair to look at their classification at this point. They seem like a great team to me and we will be demanding," he said. The coach also highlighted the defensive pressure from the rival's wingers and the need to manage equal situations well in the center of the field, where Real Sociedad relies on Nerea's ability to create spaces between the lines.
With the absence of Claudia Pina and the incorporation of Kika Nazareth, Barça faces a challenge that will test its ability to adapt. The visit to Real Sociedad is presented as an opportunity to continue consolidating its leadership position and demonstrate that the club's forward line continues to be a constant threat in League F.