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Europa League 2024-2025: Real Sociedad-PAOK, the likely lineups
Real Sociedad-PAOK, the probable formations
Tonight at 9 p.m. in San Sebastian kicks off the last day of the single round of the Europa League. The strongly struggling hosts, coming off three consecutive defeats with only one goal scored, will face PAOK, also on 10 points in the standings. Both teams will be looking for the three points to seal playoff qualification.
Coach Alguacil opts for a 4-4-2, in goal the titular Remiro, defense composed of Aramburu, Zubledia, Aguerd and Lopez, in the middle there Zubimendi flanked by Sucic, on the outsides Kubo and Mendez, in attack there will be Becker and Oyarzabal. In defense, Munoz is absent due to disqualification.
The guests are lined up by coach Lucescu with 4-2-3-1, between the posts Kotarski, in the center of defense Kedziora and Mitrou, in the booth there will be Camara paired with Ozdoev, on the fronts there will be Taison and Desposov, in front space for Chalov with Konstantelias in his support on the three-quarter.
Probable lineups
Real Sociedad (4-4-2): Remiro; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Aguerd, Lopez; Kubo, Zubimendi, Sucic, Mendez; Oyarzabal, Becker. All: Alguacil.
PAOK (4-2-3-1): Kotarski; Jonny, Kedziora, Mitrou, Baba; Ozdoev, Camara; Despodov, Konstantelias, Taison; Chalov. All: Lucescu.
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Europa League 2024-2025, Roma-Eintracht Frankfurt, the likely lineups
Roma-Frankfurt, the probable formations
At the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, at 9 p.m., the match between Roma and Eintracht Frankfurt will be staged. The Giallorossi are coming off a 1-0 defeat against AZ in the last European match, this is a crucial match for access to the playoffs. The Germans, on the other hand, come to the match after a 2-0 success over Ferencvaros, currently occupy the second position in the standings and are close to direct qualification to the round of 16.
Ranieri will rely on the attacking pair Dybala and Dovbyk, while on the outsides space for Saelemaekers on the right and Angelino on the left. Finally, the three-man defense will be led by Hummels. Between the posts Svilar.
For Frankfurt, Ebimbe, Dahoud, Brown and Hojlund are unavailable. Toppmoller deploys Ekitike as the only forward who will be supported by the imagination of Gotze in the three-quarter. Knauff and Uzun will act as the outside midfielders, at the center of defense Koch and Tuta.
Probable lineups
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Roma (3-5-2): Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; Saelemaekers, Kone, Paredes, Pellegrini, Angelino; Dybala, Dovbyk. All: Ranieri.
Frankfurt (4-4-1-1): Trapp; Kristensen, Koch, Tuta, Theate; Knauff, Skhiri, Larsson, Can Uzun; Gotze; Ekitike. All: Toppmoller.
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Dusko Ivanovic reveals Fenerbahce’s strengths
Ivanovic’s words
It’s all set for Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul-Virtus Segafredo Bologna. Two-way ball tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 31, at 6:30 p.m., at the Ulker sports and event hall in Istanbul).
Coach Dusko Ivanovic spoke this way on the eve of the game: “I believe that in the last month Fenerbahce has been playing their best, winning 10 victories in a row. They are a great team, attacking very well with excellent shooters, they can open the court with many players and always play with great confidence”.
He was echoed by Achille Polonara: “We face one of the best teams in’Europe. A difficult challenge awaits us on a tough court, but we are also aware that we can compete with anyone if we play our basketball”.
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Europa League 2024-2025, FCSB-Manchester United, the likely formations
FCSB-Manchester United, the probable formations
At the Națională Arena in Bucharest, at 9 p.m., the match between FCSB-Manchester United will be staged. Both teams are currently in the top eight positions thanks to their successes in the previous round: the Romanians conquered the Qarabag field with a 3-2 victory, while the English won 2-1 against Rangers.
For FCSB, Olaru, Lixandru and O.Popescu are unavailable. Charalambous relies on Birligea in attack with Stefanescu, Tanase and Miculescu in support in the three-quarter. In defense, space is made for Dawa who will partner with Ngezana in the center, with Tarnovanu between the posts.
For Manchester United, Evans, Shaw and Mount will be absent while Ugarte è in doubt. Amorim will rely on Zirkzee as the lone striker with Diallo and B.Fernandes in support behind him. De Ligt will lead the three-man defense with Yoro and L.Martinez on his flanks. With Bayindir between the posts.
Probable lineups
FCSB (4-2-3-1): Tarnovanu; Cretu, Ngezana, Dawa, Radunovic;Sult, Edjouma; Stefanescu, Tanase, Miculescu; Birligea. All: Charalambous
Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Bayindir; Yoro, de Ligt, L.Martinez; Mazraoui, Collyer, Eriksen, Malacia; B.Fernandes, Diallo; Zirkzee. All: Amorim.
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