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Real Sociedad vs Lyon: lineups

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Real Sociedad 14 · 4 points
Lyon 12 · 6 points

Predicted lineups Real Sociedad vs Lyon

Real Sociedad 4-4-2
13 Marrero
17 Gómez
6 Martín
19 Sarr
5 Zubeldia
11 Guedes
18 Soler
4 Gorrotxategi
14 Kubo
10 Oyarzabal
24 Sučić

Predicted lineup for Real Sociedad: Marrero, Gómez, Martín, Sarr, Zubeldia, Guedes, Soler, Gorrotxategi, Kubo, Oyarzabal, Sučić

Lyon 4-3-3
1 Greif
16 Abner
19 Niakhaté
20 Bacher
13 Athekame
8 Tolisso
2 Bidstrup
6 Tessmann
24 Duranville
7 Nuamah
11 Nakamura

Predicted lineup for Lyon: Greif, Abner, Niakhaté, Bacher, Athekame, Tolisso, Bidstrup, Tessmann, Duranville, Nuamah, Nakamura

Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad have encouraging fitness news ahead of Lyon's visit, with Arsen Zakharyan back in training after an ankle twist and Luken Beitia also back with the group following an ankle sprain. Álvaro Odriozola remains sidelined with a knee injury.

In goal, Unai Marrero is set to replace Álex Remiro despite starting fewer of the last five matches than his rival. Igor Zubeldia is expected to start at right-back for Matarazzo. Héctor Fort and Jon Aramburu have also featured there in recent weeks, with Aramburu earning his first start against Athletic Bilbao.

Lyon

Olympique Lyonnais travel to Real Sociedad with Jorge Maciel in charge after the club confirmed Paulo Fonseca's departure on 2 November. The assistant took responsibility for preparations and is set to lead the team in Spain.

Zachary Athekame is expected to start at right-back, with Steeve Kango unavailable through concussion. Tyler Morton remains a fitness concern with a groin issue and is likely to miss out again, having already sat out the match against Angers. Julien Duranville is expected to keep his place on the left of the front three after making three starts in the last five matches, though he was withdrawn before full time in each of them.

Injuries and suspensions

Real Sociedad

  • Arsen Zakharyan Ankle injury Doubtful
  • Luken Beitia Ankle injury Doubtful
  • Álvaro Odriozola Knee injury Unavailable

Lyon

  • Tyler Morton Groin injury Doubtful
  • Ikoma-Loïs Openda Leg injury Unavailable
  • Mohamed Ouédraogo Knee injury Unavailable
  • Pavel Šulc Knee injury Unavailable
  • Steeve Kango Concussion Unavailable

Which English players could feature in Real Sociedad vs Lyon?

1 player
  • Tyler Morton Lyon Doubtful Groin injury

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

Real Sociedad

  1. Luka Sučić 6 goals 0 assists
  2. Mikel Oyarzabal 2 goals 5 assists
  3. Orri Óskarsson 4 goals 0 assists
  4. Sergio Gómez 3 goals 0 assists
  5. Gonçalo Guedes 2 goals 2 assists

Lyon

  1. Ernest Nuamah 5 goals 1 assists
  2. Corentin Tolisso 3 goals 3 assists
  3. Zachary Athekame 2 goals 3 assists
  4. Pavel Šulc 2 goals 3 assists
  5. Noah Nartey 2 goals 0 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Real Sociedad

Player Starts Min. Form
Jon Martín 5/5 450 strong
Mikel Oyarzabal 5/5 417 excellent
Jon Gorrotxategi 5/5 411 mixed
Mamadou Sarr 5/5 405 mixed
Sergio Gómez 4/5 379 strong
Gonçalo Guedes 4/5 372 solid
Luka Sučić 4/4 278 excellent
Álex Remiro 3/3 270 mixed

Lyon

Player Starts Min. Form
Dominik Greif 4/4 360 solid
Zachary Athekame 4/4 360 solid
Abner 4/4 351 mixed
Felix Bacher 4/5 330 mixed
Tanner Tessmann 4/5 327 solid
Moussa Niakhaté 3/4 315 solid
Corentin Tolisso 3/5 312 strong
Keito Nakamura 3/4 279 solid

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for Real Sociedad vs Lyon be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for Real Sociedad against Lyon?

Real Sociedad are without Arsen Zakharyan (ankle injury), Luken Beitia (ankle injury) and Álvaro Odriozola (knee injury).

Who is unavailable for Lyon against Real Sociedad?

Lyon are without Tyler Morton (groin injury), Ikoma-Loïs Openda (leg injury), Mohamed Ouédraogo (knee injury), Pavel Šulc (knee injury) and Steeve Kango (concussion).

What formation do Real Sociedad play?

Real Sociedad have used a 4-4-2 formation in their last 5 matches under Matarazzo.

What formation do Lyon play?

Lyon have used a 4-3-3 in 3 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-3-3.

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