LaLiga Real company will welcome Belgian team Anderlecht to the Reale Arena on Thursday for the second game of the Europa League Main draw.

Real Sociedad started the league phase with a draw against Nice, while Anderlecht took maximum points in their home game against Ferencvaros.

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Real Sociedad is preparing for its first European home game since losing 2-1 to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League round of 16 second leg in March.

La Real had to settle for a Europa League appearance this time around after they finished sixth in La Liga last season.

Imanol AlguacilThe France team began their European campaign last week with a combative display in the south of France Other Barrenetxea He scored the opening goal in the 18th minute in the 1-1 draw against Nice.

While Real Sociedad would have been happy with an away point, the result extended their winning streak to six games in all competitions.

Luckily for La Real, their wait for a valuable win ended in Saturday’s home league game against Valencia Take Kubo find the network beforehand Orri Oskarsson came off the bench, scored a late brace and secured a comfortable 3-0 win.

After their first home win of the season, the Basque club will be aiming for another strong home performance in their first meeting with Anderlecht in UEFA competition.

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Anderlecht will take part in the Europa League main draw for the first time since 2018/19, having qualified for the playoff round by finishing third last season.

The purple and whites secured their place in the league phase with a 2-0 aggregate win over Belarusian champions Dinamo Minsk.

They are now hoping for a successful league phase and want to reach the knockout rounds of the Europa League for the first time since reaching the quarter-finals in 2016/17.

Anderlecht achieved a positive result in the first game of the main round, with Yari Verschaeren And Kasper Dolberg scored a goal each and gave their team a 2-1 home win against Ferencvaros.

This result has proven itself David Hubertis the only win in his three games as interim coach after his first two league games ended without any problems.

As a result, Anderlecht have only won one of their last six competitive games, but as they turn their focus to a trip to Spain, they can take heart from the fact that they are undefeated in all five away games this season.

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Real Sociedad remains without a defender Hamari Traore and midfielder Arsen Zakharyanwho are out due to knee or ankle injuries.

Alvaro Odriozola And Sheraldo Becker They are expected to return to the matchday squad after being forced to miss the win against Valencia due to physical problems.

Alguacil is likely to make changes starting this weekend, with Odriozola, Jon Pacheco, Aihen Munoz, Brais Mendez And Benat Turrientes Everyone hopes to start on Wednesday.

Oskarsson could also be considered for a starting spot after coming off the bench and scoring a brace at the weekend.

Visitors cannot use the services of Ludwig Augustinsson, Thorgan Danger, Marco Cana And Jan Vertonghen.

midfielder Nilson Angulo must serve a one-match ban after being sent off for two bookable offenses against Ferencvaros.

Different Dreyer He returned after a three-game injury layoff and played over an hour in the away game against Dender on Saturday. He is ready to keep his place in the top three for Thursday’s trip to Spain.

Possible Real Sociedad starting lineup:
Remiro; Odriozola, Zubeldia, Pacheco, Munoz; Kubo, Mendez, Zubimendi, Turrientes, Barrenetxea; Oscarsson

Anderlecht possible starting lineup:
Coosemans; Sardella, Simic, Zanka, N’Diaye; Verschaeren, Dendoncker, Stroeykens; Edozie, Dreyer, Dolberg

We say: Real Sociedad 2:1 Anderlecht

Real Sociedad would have gained confidence from Saturday’s comprehensive home win over Valencia and we believe they will build on that result and put in another strong home performance on Thursday, registering a narrow win against Anderlecht.

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