Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad possible lineups M.22

On Sunday, February 1st, starting at 9:00 PM, ELDERBI VASCO will take place at San Mamés. One of the most exciting and traditional duels in LALIGA EA SPORTS. The historic clash between the Lions and the 'Txuri Urdin', where both sides aim to secure European qualification spots.

To face this duel, the managers will look to field the best possible starting XI. Both teams have significant absences and players with minor knocks, but they will also recover key assets for a fixture of great sporting and emotional value.

Athletic Club possible lineup against Real Sociedad

Athletic Club needs to bounce back and gain confidence for the final stretch of the season after a campaign of ups and downs. The 'Athleticzales', also in the midst of the battle for Champions League qualification, are hoping for a morale boost in ELDERBI VASCO.

For Valverde, Eguiluz and Beñat Prados (both long-term) are definitely out, as is Yeray, who is serving a disciplinary suspension. Iñaki Williams and Maroan will also be unavailable as they recover from injuries, while players like Nico Williams, Yuri, or Laporte remain doubtful. On a positive note, Lekue and Guruzeta are set to return after serving their suspensions.

Thus, Athletic Club's possible lineup against Real Sociedad could consist of Unai Simón in goal, supported by Gorosabel on the right and Adama Borio on the left, with internationals Vivian and Paredes as the center-back pairing. In midfield, Jauregizar seems a certain starter and could be joined by Ruiz de Galarreta, Rego, or Vega, who has recently reappeared in the last few matches. Unai Gómez and Sancet will compete for the playmaker role. The attacking threats could be Nico Williams and Rober Navarro on the wings, with Guruzeta as the '9'.

Real Sociedad possible lineup against Athletic Club

In what will be Pellegrino Matarazzo's first ELDERBI VASCO, the Guipuzcoans arrive with the goal of extending the good run started under the Italian coach. The ‘txuri urdin’ team is looking to secure a European spot after a difficult start. Matarazzo will definitely be without the injured Take Kubo and the suspended Ćaleta-Car, and Yangel Herrera is doubtful, but Carlos Soler returns from suspension.

Taking these circumstances into account, Real Sociedad's possible lineup against Athletic Club would be: Álex Remiro in goal and a defense integrated, from right to left, by Aramburu, Jon Martín, Zubeldia, and Sergi Gómez. Turrientes and Carlos Soler could return to the double pivot, with Gorrotxa—the hero of the first leg—as an alternative. Barrenetxea and Gonçalo Guedes would be on the wings, with Brais linking up with captain Oyarzabal.