2026-2027 Europa League: Real Sociedad vs. Lyon, Probable Lineups

Real Sociedad is set to host Lyon on Thursday evening at 6:45 p.m. at the Reale Arena in San Sebastián, in the fourth matchday of the Europa League group stage. The Spanish side has earned four points in its first three matches, thanks to a 6-0 victory over Lillestrøm, a draw with Union SG, and a loss in its opener against Bournemouth. Lyon, on the other hand, has earned six points, defeating Anderlecht and Crystal Palace before suffering a heavy 3-0 loss on the road against Hoffenheim.

Pellegrino Matarazzo is expected to field a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Oskarsson as the target man up front. Behind him, Oyarzabal will operate in the attacking midfield, flanked by Barrenetxea and Guedes. Herrera and Soler are expected in midfield, while Aramburu and Gomez should man the defensive flanks.

Lyon will travel to Spain without Paulo Fonseca, with Jorge Maciel called upon to lead the team on an interim basis. The coach is expected to go with a 4-3-3, with Nakamura, Merah, and Duranville forming the attacking trio. In midfield, Bidstrup, Tessmann, and Tolisso are set to start, while Bacher and Kluivert are expected to anchor the defense.

Probable Lineups

REAL SOCIEDAD (4-2-3-1): Marrero; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Sarr, Gomez; Herrera, Soler; Barrenetxea, Oyarzabal, Guedes; Oskarsson. Head Coach: Matarazzo.

LYON (4-3-3): Greif; Athekame, Bacher, Kluivert, Abner; Bidstrup, Tessmann, Tolisso; Duranville, Merah, Nakamura. Head Coach: Maciel.