Starting Lineup Announced for the Derby!
Fans eagerly awaited the kickoff for the highly anticipated derby match on Saturday at Anoeta Stadium. The excitement peaked at 17:30 as both teams announced their starting lineups, featuring unexpected changes from each coach.
Starting Lineup Announced for the Derby
Real Sociedad’s Lineup
Real Sociedad made several notable adjustments ahead of the match. Goalkeeper Alex Remiro returned to the starting position, a change many supporters were hoping for. Additionally, Jon Martín took the spot in defense, replacing Caleta-Car. The midfield saw Soler included among the three starting players. The attacking trio featured Guedes, joining Barrene and Oyarzabal.
- Remiro (GK)
- Aramburu
- Zubeldia
- Jon Martín
- Sergio Gómez
- Gorrotxa
- Brais
- Soler
- Barrene
- Guedes
- Oyarzabal
Athletic Club’s Lineup
Athletic Club arrived at Anoeta without their key players, the Williams brothers, creating a significant gap in their attacking force. However, Nico Williams was available as a substitute. Oihan Sancet, a vital player for the squad, retained his starting position. Coach Ernesto Valverde announced the following lineup:
- Unai Simón (GK)
- Gorosabel
- Vivian
- Laporte
- Yuri
- Galarreta
- Jauregizar
- Berenguer
- Sancet
- Robert Navarro
- Guruzeta
Key Match Insights
This derby is significant for both teams. Real Sociedad is looking to leverage their lineup changes for a victory, while Athletic aims to overcome their absence of key players. Fans are hopeful that the tradition of former players impacting the match will not come into play.
