Real Sociedad is playing for the round of 16 classification against Leipzig at the Reale Arena

Real Sociedad will have at stake the qualification for the round of 16 of the Europa League this Thursday at match against Leipzig corresponding to the lap of the round of 16. The first leg match ended in a tie at two (2-2). Away goals are no longer worth double in the event of a tie, so the winner of the duel will be in the next phase of the competition.

The game will start at 6:45 p.m. Royal Sand. In the txuri-urdin team Mikel Merino leaves despite being recovered from the concussion suffered in the Basque derby against Athletic Club that was played on Sunday, February 20, in San Mamés. On the other hand, Adnan Januzaj and Alexander Isak have entered the call, and it will be necessary to see if they can be of the game. Neither will the long-term injured Nacho Monreal and Carlos Fernández. Instead, Martin Zubimendi, absent in the first leg against Leipzig, will be available.

Imanol Sheriff, coach of Real Sociedad, could form a line-up with Remiro in goal; Zaldua, Elustondo, Le Normand and Aihen Muñoz in the defensive line; Zubimendi, Guevara and Rafinha in midfield; and a forward formed by Oyarzabal, Januzaj and Sorloth, although Isak could also enter instead of the Norwegian striker.

Leipzig arrives at Anoeta in a sweet moment, after having thrashed Hertha 1-6 at home and having consolidated in the Bundesliga in the positions that qualify for the Champions League. The technician Domenico Tedesco has no significant casualties and you can make your eleven gala.

Likely lineups:

Real society: I recall; Zaldua, Elustondo, Le Normand, Munoz; Zubimendi, Guevara, Rafinha; Oyarzabal, Januzaj and Sorloth or Isak.

RB Leipzig: Gulacsi; Simakan, Orban, Gvardiol; Mukiele, Haidara, Forsberg, Angelino; Dani Olmo; Nkunku and Andre Silva.

Referee: Anthony Taylor (England).

Stadium: Royal Arena.

Hour: 6:45 p.m.