The Laziali
·21 de janeiro de 2025
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·21 de janeiro de 2025
Lazio and Real Sociedad will clash heads on the penultimate matchday of the Europa League group stage.
The Europa League clash between Lazio and Real Sociedad kicks off at 21:00 CET on Thursday 23rd January at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
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After a series of disappointing results in Serie A, Lazio have regained their groove by beating Hellas Verona 3-0 on Sunday. Nevertheless, the Biancocelesti’s European form has never been an issue this season.
The Aquile are flying on top of the Europa League charts having won five out of their six group-stage contests, with the only exception being a surprising stalemate against Ludogorets.
The Biancocelesti have already secured their place in the play-offs, by they still need one more positive result to officially guarantee a direct route to the Round of 16 (by finishing in the Top 8), even though they’re highly expected to achieve this feat regardless of the results of their two remaining fixtures.
Real Sociedad are coming off a disappointing 0-1 defeat to Valencia on Sunday, but they’re still in the midst of a grand joust for European spots as they sit 7th in the LaLiga table. In the Europa League, the Basque club is 12th in the standings, only one point astray from the Top 8 spots.
Therefore, the Spaniards find themselves at a crossroads ahead of this crucial fixture. On one hand, a victory would guarantee qualification to the playoffs and should see them break into the Top 8 zone ahead of the final matchday. On the other hand, a defeat could leave their European campaign in jeopardy.
Lazio (4-2-3-1): Mandas; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Nuno Tavares; Dele-Bashiru, Rovella; Tchaouna, Pedro, Zaccagni; Castellanos.
Real Sociedad (4-4-2): Remiro; Muñoz, Aguerd, Zubeldia, Aramburu; Méndez, Gonzalez, Olasagasti, Kubo; Becker, Oyarzabal.