Real Sociedad secured a spot in the European top competition’s knockout stage after just four rounds. After a 1-1 draw with Inter, the club earned a maximum nine points from the next three European matches, including double victories over Benfica. With two remaining fixtures, Imanol Alguacil’s men are leading the group with a superior goal difference over Milanese rivals. They aim to maintain this lead with another three points in mid-week.

The Basque club will face Salzburg, a team that has lost all hope of advancing to the round of 16 in the Champions League. Despite this, the team, led by Gerhard Struber, is still aiming for European spring. They currently hold a Europa League spot (3rd position) after claiming three points in their first four matches. If they secure a point at Reale Arena, and the Portuguese giant leaves empty-handed against Inter, they would automatically secure a spot in the elimination phase of UEFA’s second-tier competition.

Mikel Oyarzabal, despite doubts about his participation in the weekend match, confirmed no serious injury concerns and could potentially be included in the starting XI midweek. This leaves Sociedad’s boss Imanol Alguacil without two players due to injury, while Andre Silva and Carlos Fernandez continue their recovery.

Austrian coach Gerhard Struber has a list of absent players, including Oumar Solet, Samson Baidoo, Bryan Okoh, Aleksa Terzic, Maurits Kjaergaard, Dijon Kameri, Fernando, and Sekou Koita, all sidelined due to injuries. Even experienced captain Andreas Ulmer, who suffered an ankle injury in the Champions League match against Inter, will not be available during the week.

Predicted lineups:

Real Sociedad

Goalkeeper: Alex Remiro
Defenders: Aihen Munoz, Robin Le Normand, Igor Zubeldia, Aritz Elustondo
Midfielders: Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi, Brais Mendez
Forwards: Ander Barrenetxea, Mikel Oyarzabal, Takefusa Kubo

FC Salzburg

Goalkeeper: Alexander Schlager
Defenders: Daouda Guindo, Strahinja Pavlovic, Leandro Morgalla, Amar Dedic
Midfielders: Amankwah Forson, Mads Bidstrup, Oscar Gloukh, Luka Sucic
Forwards: Petar Ratkov, Karim Konate

Real Sociedad VS FC Salzburg (Last 3 matches)

• Real Sociedad – 1 win
• FC Salzburg – 1 win
• Draws – 1

Over all competition record

UEFA Champions League Stats

Real Sociedad is expected to score 2-0 against Red Bull Salzburg, who may struggle to score goals, as they are expected to secure the necessary goals.

Winning probability: Real Sociedad – 63% , Draw – 22% , FC Salzburg – 15%

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