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WED 29.10.2025
On Saturday, November 1st, starting at 18:30 (6:30 PM) CET, ELDERBI VASCO will be played at the Anoeta Stadium. It is one of the most exciting and traditional clashes in LALIGA EA SPORTS. The historic confrontation between the 'txuri urdin' and the lions, in which both contenders are looking to start their climb up the table.
To face the match, the coaches will seek to field the best possible starting XI. Despite the difficulties caused by injuries and discomfort, Sergio Francisco and Ernesto Valverde will line up their fittest players. Bringing joy to their respective fan bases in this fixture is one of the season's great satisfactions.
Possible Real Sociedad lineup against Athletic Club
In what will be Sergio Francisco's first basque derby in charge of Real Sociedad, the Gipuzkoan team arrives with the goal of starting their climb up the table. The win over Sevilla FC allowed them to move out of the relegation zone, and now they are looking to start a positive run of results. And what better setting than Anoeta and against Athletic Club.
To do this, the 'txuri urdin' must cope with the confirmed absences of Óskarsson and Yangel Herrera and the doubt surrounding Take Kubo. The Japanese player is being closely monitored, and if he makes it to the match, he will likely start from the bench.
Given these circumstances, the possible Real Sociedad lineup against Athletic Club would be: Álex Remiro between the posts and a defense composed, from right to left, of Aramburu, Ćaleta-Car, Zubeldia, and Sergi Gómez. Gorrotxa and Pablo Marín will once again be the double pivot, with Brais Méndez slightly further forward acting as the attacking link. On the wings would be Barrenetxea and Gonçalo Guedes, while captain Oyarzabal could again be the offensive reference.
Possible Athletic Club lineup against Real Sociedad
Athletic Club, for their part, needs to bounce back after a poor start to the season. The athleticzales, with only one win in the last 7 matchdays, are confident in getting back on track by defeating their main rival in ELDERBI VASCO.
Valverde has confirmed absences: Eguiluz, Beñat Prados (both long-term), Lekue (suspension), and Yeray, who is serving a disciplinary suspension. The presence of Laporte is also highly doubtful, as he finished the match against Getafe CF in great pain.
Thus, the possible Athletic Club lineup against Real Sociedad could be: Unai Simón in goal, escorted by Areso on the right and Yuri Berchiche on the left, with the internationals Vivian and Paredes as the central defensive pair. In the midfield, Jauregizar seems certain to play and could be accompanied by Ruiz de Galarreta or Rego, one of the latest gems to emerge from Lezama, with Sancet as the attacking link. Meanwhile, up front, Guruzeta (as the '9') and Nico Williams are fixed, with Berenguer and Robert Navarro competing for the final spot in the basque derby.
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