Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(15) 10 Goals 11 (15)
(12) 5 Assists 4 (11)
(6.4) 6.4 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
26.5 Average Age 26.3
182.7 Average Height (cm) 181.6
(0.6) 0.7 Shots pg 0.7 (0.7)
(50%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 46% (47%)
(0.3) 0.3 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.2) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Espanyol
Real Sociedad
Player Reason Status Rating
Edu Expósito Out 5.79
Player Reason Status Rating
Igor Zubeldia Out 6.73
Arsen Zakharyan Out N/A
Álvaro Odriozola Out 6.04
Mikel Merino Out N/A
Aihen Muñoz Doubtful 6.4

Team News

Espanyol
Real Sociedad
  • Espanyol will miss Edu Exposito due to injury but are otherwise have a full squad.
  • Coach Gonzalez might tweak the lineup with Aguado.
  • Puado and Veliz likely to start.
  • Real Sociedad expected to make no change to the team that loast against Rayo on matchday 1.
  • Coach Alguacil won't make major changes; Odriozola, Zubeldia, Zakharyan out.
  • Merino absent due to potential Arsenal move.

Prediction

  • Espanyol returned to La Liga after winning the second-tier playoffs but suffered a 1-0 loss against Real Valladolid in their season opener and where the only team not to score on match day 1.
  • Real Sociedad, on the other hand, started disappointingly against Rayo Vallecano, falling 2-0 before a late goal. Despite potential departures like that of Mikel Merino, Real Sociedad aims for a top-six finish, having made key signings like Sucic for the 2024-25 campaign.
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