Real Sociedad vs Monaco: Real Sociedad is in action on Thursday as they face Monaco in their next Europa League match on Thursday at the Reale Arena.
Match Details:
Teams: Real Sociedad vs Monaco
Venue: Reale Arena, Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
Date: Thursday 30th September, 2021
Time: 10:15 PM IST
Live Link: https://www.sonyliv.com/
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Preview
Real Sociedad head into this one after a 1-0 home win over Elche in the La Liga on Sunday where Oyarzabal once again proved to be the difference maker with his second half strike sealing the win.
This win took them to 2nd in the table with 16 points from 7 matches.
The Spanish side will look to get a win under their belt in the Europa League after they drew 2-2 against PSV in their opening match.
Januzaj and Isak scored for the Spanish side while Gotze and Gakpo found the back of the net for the Eredivisie side.
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On the other hand, Monaco won their last match against Clermont Foot 3-1 in the Ligue 1 which made it successive wins for the first time in the season.
Yedder, Volland and Diop’s strikes ensured another win for the French side.
Monaco looks to make it successive wins in the UEL after a 1-0 win over Sturm Graz on MD 1 with Diatta scoring the winner in the second half.
Both sides last met in a club friendly earlier this year where Sociedad won 2-1.
Form Guide
Real Sociedad: WDDWW
Monaco: LWDWW
Last Matches of both teams:
Real Sociedad 1-0 Elche
Clermont Foot 1-3 Monaco
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Real Sociedad vs Monaco in India?
The match is live streamed on the Sony LIV App or Jio TV while the broadcast is available on Sony Sports Network.
Team News
Isak, Sorloth, Illarramendi, Fernandez, Silva, Rico, Guridi, Pacheco and Monreal miss out for the hosts due to injuries.
While Fabregas remains the sole absentee for Monaco due to a hamstring injury.
Real Sociedad possible 11:
Remiro, Munoz, Le Normand, Elustondo, Zaldua, Guevara, Zubimendi, Merino, Oyarzabal, Januzaj and Lobete
Monaco possible 11:
Nubel, Jakobs, Pavlovic, Maripan, Aguilar, Tchouameni, Matazo, Diop, Martins, Volland and Ben Yedder
Prediction: Real Sociedad 1-1 Monaco
With a severely squad, it will be difficult for the White and Blues to pick up a win but we still see them as an impressive unit capable of going toe-to-toe.
Monaco has defensive issues but with successive wins under their belt look confident ahead of this clash.
We predict a stalemate as both sides have a number of problems plaguing their progress but this should be an exciting watch.
Players to watch out for: Januzaj, Oyarzabal, Volland and Ben Yedder.
