Lazio-Real Sociedad, where to watch it: probable formations and TV schedule

Rome, 23 January 2025 – Just three points away, Lazio sees the possibility of reaching the first objective of the season and this evening will have the chance to achieve it. The Biancocelesti host at the Stadio Olimpico, for the last home match of the championship phase of Europa League, Real Sociedad in what is yet another test of the European season for Lazio, with kick-off set for 21pm. A new crossroads on the Rome and Basque Country axis, after the cousins ​​of the Rome had hosted theAthletic Club of Bilbao. 

The Capitoline team has within reach the possibility of snatching the mathematical title of a place among the top eight of the competition or even the certainty of the top spot with the right combination of results. A result that perhaps the only one FRAME Baroni had foreseen, when in the summer he had accepted the Lazio bench. If in fact Europe would have been the stress test for a coach who had never faced the double commitment in the season, it was when the Biancocelesti had the chance to play every three days that they showed, both in terms of play and results, their best football. Now the Capitoline team is trying to restart from what was built in the first part of their season and with a victory tomorrow they can seal qualification for the knockout stage, directly accessing the round of 16. On Sunday in Verona the Biancocelesti celebrated their first victory of the new year and providing continuity would be an important signal for the ambitions of the Lazio, also in view of the direct clash with the Fiorentina: next appointment of Serie A of the Biancocelesti.

On the other side of the fence, however, there is a team hungry for victory, which must not allow itself any further missteps if it wants to get back into the top eight of the championship phase of this season. Europa League. The fight at the top is fierce and the Basques are currently just a single point away from eighth place, paying for an uncertain start to the competition with only one win in the first four games played. The two successes with Ajax e Dynamo Kiev they have given substance to the Basque ranking, but this is still not enough. Even in League the boys of Imanol Sheriff They had a slow start, also due to a couple of important sales such as those of Merino e Le Normand which have somewhat undermined the group's choral solidity. However, the coach's adjustments have worked and as in Europa League, also in La Liga the team from San Sebastian has climbed up the table, climbing up to seventh place, just two points away from the continental cup zone. The talent in the squad is not lacking and is perfectly mixed with experienced players like captain oyarzabal, the black e zubimendi.

The referee designation of the seventh day of Europa League has assigned the direction of the race between Lazio e Real Sociedad to Mr Lawrence Visser (BEL). The Belgian referee will be assisted by his compatriots Rien Vanyzere and Thibaud Nijssen. Simon Bourdeaud'hui, also Belgian, will be the fourth official while Rob Dieperink and Dennis Higler, both Dutch, have been appointed as VAR and AVAR. This will be the referee's 25th refereeing appointment of the season, making him one of the most active referees at international level. It will be his 4th refereeing appointment in this edition of Europa League, to which he adds 2 of Conference League, 2 of Nations League, 14 of Jupiler Pro League and 3 by Belgian Cup. For Visser this is the first time he has crossed paths with the Lazio, while there is a precedent dating back to 2021, when he refereed the return leg of the play-off round between the Basques and the Manchester United, ended 0-0.

Probable Lineups

The next round of the championship will be very important, with the direct clash against Fiorentina, but not for this reason Baroni can afford a turnover in the Europa League match against Real Sociedad. The best possible team will then take to the field to qualify for the round of 16. Among these changes compared to the typical team will be in goal, where he returns mandas between the posts. In defense Crazy e Romagnoli they are the central couple, with Marusic right and Nuno tavares on the opposite side. Median keys entrusted to Guendouzi e rovella, while there is a small run-off in three-quarters between Pedro and Dia, with the Spaniard having the advantage. Completing the three-man line behind Castilians it will be Isaac right and Weather in Zaccagni to the left. 

Just like Lazio, Real Sociedad cannot afford to make calculations and so Sheriff prepare the best possible team on the field. In front of Remiro the four line will see Aguerd e the black in the center, with Munoz right and Aramburu on the left. In midfield, possible rest for Zubimendi, the tempo will be dictated by Gonzalez e Olasagasti. On the right it acts Mendez, XNUMX Kubo on the opposite side, forward there are three players for two shirts with Becker and captain oyarzabal favorites over Oskarsson.

Lazio (4-2-3-1): Mandas; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Nuno Tavares; Guendouzi, Rovella; Isaksen, Pedro, Zaccagni; Castellanos. Coach Marco Baroni.

Real Sociedad (4-4-2): Remiro; Munoz, Aguerd, Zubeldia, Aramburu; Mendez, Gonzalez, Olasagasti, Kubo; Becker, Oyarzabal. All. Imanol Alguacil.

Where to watch the match

The match between Lazio e Real Sociedad of the Stadio Olimpico, valid for the seventh day of the Europa League championship phase, will start at 21:23 on Thursday 2025 January XNUMX. There will be several options available to watch the match. The match will be visible on satellite on the platform Sky, to the channels Sky Sports One (channel 201) e Sky Sports channel 252. The match will also be available in streaming on NOW for those who have subscribed to the platform and on Sky Go for those who have a season ticket Sky. You can follow the match by downloading the app on your smart TV or by connecting the TV to a PlayStation 4/5, Xbox console, or to a TIMVISION BOX, to an Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast device. Viewing also possible via app or website NOW on tablets, PCs and smartphones. The commentary of the challenge will be entrusted to Maurizio Compagnoni and Luca Marchegiani.