2026-2027 Europa League: Real Sociedad vs. Bournemouth—Probable Lineups

Real Sociedad and Bournemouth face off at 9 p.m. in their match on Matchday 1 of the Europa League group stage. The hosts are coming off a heavy defeat right here in San Sebastián against Atlético Madrid and are looking to bounce back in front of their home crowd; the visitors have gotten off to a rough start in the Premier League with just one point in four games and are looking to regain confidence in the cup.

Matarazzo is starting Oskarsson up front, with Kubo, Oyarzabal, and Ochieng playing behind him to create chances. Torrientes and Herrera are in midfield.

Evanilson is Bournemouth’s center forward, with Tavernier, Kluivert, and Rayan lining up in the attacking midfield. In midfield, Scott partners with Adams, while Cook and Truffert will be the two fullbacks.

Real Sociedad vs. Bournemouth: Probable Lineups
Real Sociedad (4-2-3-1): Marrero; Fort, Sarr, Martin, Gomez; Torrientes, Herrera; Kubo, Oyarzabal, Ochieng; Oskarsson. Head Coach: Matarazzo.
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Cook, Silva, Hill, Truffert; Scott, Adams; Tavernier, Kluivert, Rayan; Evanilson. Head Coach: Rose.

Matarazzo had this to say on the eve of the match: “We want to finish this first phase among the top eight, and we’re ambitious in pursuing this goal, even though we prefer to take it one game at a time. We want to do our best in this competition. But, aside from that, the most important thing is how we develop from now through March, April, and May. We all want the same thing: players, coaches, the club… It’s about going as far as we can.”