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 are Lekue, who is suspended, and Yeray, who is serving a disciplinary suspension. Iñaki Williams and Maroan will also be unavailable as they recover from injury, as will Sancet, who was injured against Sporting Clube. In addition, players such as Nico Williams, Yuri, and Laporte remain doubtful. On a positive note, 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, flanked by Gorosabel on the right and Adama Boiro on the left, with internationals Vivian and Paredes as the center-back pairing. In midfield, Jauregizar seems certain to start and could be joined by Ruiz de Galarreta, Rego, or Vesga, who has already made a comeback in recent games. Unai Gómez could be the attacking midfielder. The attacking options could be Nico Williams and Robert Navarro on the wings, with Guruzeta as the number 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.