On December 6, a significant match took place as Real Sociedad faced Deportivo Alavés in the 15th round of the Liga EA Sports. Sergio Francisco made a notable decision by fielding the same starting lineup for the second time this season, mirroring the team that played against Villarreal just days prior.
Sadiq Starts Against Alavés
Sergio opted to start Sadiq, who is looking to regain form after mixed performances in recent matches. Following a strong showing in the Copa del Rey, Sadiq replaced the last game’s poor output in La Liga.
Team Lineup
The starting eleven for Real Sociedad included the following players:
- Remiro (Goalkeeper)
- Aramburu
- Jon Martín
- Aritz
- Sergio Gómez
- Gorrotxategi
- Brais
- Soler
- Kubo
- Sadiq
- Guedes
Impressively, nine changes were made from the previous match against Reus, with only Jon Martín and Sergio Gómez retaining their spots. Although Ander Barrenetxea has been a standout performer this season, he was positioned on the bench as a potential game changer.
Bench Strength
The bench consisted of the following players, providing depth to the team’s options:
- Marrero
- Odriozola
- Aihen
- Barrenetxea
- Turrientes
- Caleta-Car
- Karrikaburu
- Zakharyan
- Goti
- Sucic
- Marín
- Folgado
Alavés Lineup
Deportivo Alavés also maintained a predictable formation for the match, deploying the following players:
- Sivera (Goalkeeper)
- Jonny
- Tenaglia
- Pacheco
- Parada
- Guevara
- Ibáñez
- Calebe
- Denis Suárez
- Abde
- Boyé
Notably, Alavés’ top scorer Carlos Vicente, along with Aleñá, Toni Martínez, and Youssef, started the game on the bench.
This match showcased strategic decisions from both coaches as they aimed for crucial league points in the ongoing season.
