Lazio vs Real Sociedad: Europa League Match Preview and Lineups

Lazio host Real Sociedad in a crucial Europa League clash at the Stadio Olimpico, with kickoff set for 20:00 GMT. The Italian side can secure automatic qualification to the Round of 16 with a positive result.

Lazio manager Marco Baroni is dealing with several defensive absences, including suspensions for Luca Pellegrini and Samuel Gigot. Nuno Tavares starts at left-back despite not being fully fit. Up front, Taty Castellanos and Boulaye Dia lead the attack in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Real Sociedad sit 12th in the Europa League standings and will look to star midfielder Martin Zubimendi to drive their efforts. Forward Mikel Oyarzabal and winger Takefusa Kubo also feature in the Spanish side’s lineup.

Confirmed Starting Lineups:

Lazio: Mandas; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Nuno Tavares; Guendouzi, Rovella; Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni; Castellanos

Real Sociedad: Remiro; Muñoz, Aguerd, Zubeldia, Aramburu; Kubo, Zubimendi, L Sucic, Becker; Oyarzabal, Méndez

Referee: Visser (Belgium)

Both teams will be eager to secure a positive result in this important Europa League fixture. Lazio have the advantage of playing at home and can book their place in the knockout stages, while Real Sociedad will be desperate to improve their position in the group.