Europa League 2024-2025: Lazio-Real Sociedad, the likely lineups

Lazio-Real Sociedad, the probable formations

Lazio take on Real Sociedad in an important match for direct qualification to the Europa League round of 16. Kickoff at the Olimpico at 9 p.m. The Biancocelesti, first in the group with 16 points, need just one point to advance directly to the knockout stage. The Spanish team, on the other hand, comes to Rome with the goal of redeeming a mixed European run and improving its position in the standings.

Baroni will have to do without the disqualified Gigot and Pellegrini, with Romagnoli ready to take back a starting jersey in the center of defense. Between the posts there will be space for Mandas, while in midfield the duo Rovella Guendouzi will be present. No turnover instead in attack with Isaksen, Dia and Zaccagni who will act behind Castellanos. 

Real Sociedad is expected to line up with a 4-1-4-1, with Aguerd and Zubeldia in the center of defense, tasked with protecting the goal defended by Remiro. In midfield, there will be room for Sucic, recently mentioned to Inter, and Mendez ready to give quality to the Basques’ maneuver. In attack there will be captain Oyarzabal.

Probable lineups

Lazio (4-2-3-1): Mandas; Marusic, Romagnoli, Gila, Nuno Tavares; Guendouzi, Rovella; Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni; Castellanos. Coach: Baroni. 

Real Sociedad (4-1-4-1): Remiro; Aramburu, Aguerd, Zubeldia, Munoz; Zubimendi; Kubo, Sucic, Brais Mendez, Barrenetxea; Oyarzabal. Coach: Alguacil.