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AS Monaco-Real Sociedad. Leader of Group B, AS Monaco welcomes Real Sociedad and can qualify for the knockout stages of the Europa League if they win against the Basques.
Monaco has the cards in hand. Unbeaten in the Europa League, the Principality’s club can secure first place in its group and therefore qualify for the final phase of the competition. For that, he only needs a victory and a first opportunity is offered to the men of Nico Kovac, this evening, to Louis-II against the formidable Real Sociedad. Or the task promises to be difficult first of all because the Monegasque club is not going through the best period of its season. Mired in the soft underbelly in Ligue 1, AS Monaco remains on a series of four games without a win and is struggling to be dangerous. Indeed, in the last four meetings, she has scored only two goals. Two achievements signed Diatta, left on injury, and Ben Yedder, against Lille, last Friday. A match from which Monaco can draw inspiration. Quickly led after a double from David, the Monegasques were able to react and remember the score despite the expulsion of Pavlovic. A reaction of pride of nature to give hope before facing an opponent such as Real Sociedad. “Even if we would prefer another result, this second half does us a lot of good. Before Thursday’s very important game against Real Sociedad, it gives us a lot of confidence physically and mentally,” said Sofiane after the meeting Diop.
Because the Basques are the big surprise of the season in Spain. If they have abandoned the lead of La Liga in favor of Real Madrid, after being hooked by Valencia this weekend, they are riding an extremely positive. In 18 games played this season, Imanol Alguacil’s men have fallen only once, during their first outing at Camp Nou (2-4). Since then, nothing has been able to stop Basque mechanics. Playful, the Basque formation relies on a formidable defense of its captain Elustondo and can count on a realistic line of attack. Injured in the first leg, Alexander Isak will start in Monaco and know very well what challenge awaits his family. “It’s a physical team, very fast and strong,” warns the Swedish striker, scorer of two goals in three matches this season in the Europa League. It is up to Tchouamenie’s teammates to find the solution to the Basque equation because Real Sociedad will not deprive themselves of the slightest opportunity to snatch victory and overturn the established order in Group B.
What time does the match start?
The meeting between AS Monaco and Real Sociedad can be followed live from 9 p.m. It will take place at the Louis-II stadium in Monaco.
On which channel is the AS Monaco-Real Sociedad match broadcast?
The AS Monaco-Real Sociedad match will be broadcast in clear on W9, which offers the best poster of each day in the Europa League, and on Canal + Sport.
Which streaming broadcast for the AS Monaco-Real Sociedad match?
It will be possible to follow the match between AS Monaco and Real Sociedad in streaming via the UEFA.com website or on the MyCanal app.
What are the probable lineups for AS Monaco and Real Sociedad?
In the absence of Diatta, injured knee and forfeit, Nico Kovac should give Boadu a chance alongside the indebted Ben Yedder. The two men must evolve in front of a mid-four with the pair Tchouaméni-Fofana in recovery when Gelson Martins and Sofiane Diop must animate the wings. Behind, Badiashile and Disasi owe formerly the central hinge, framed by Aguilar and Ciao Henrique. Probable composition of AS Monaco: Nubel – Aguilar, Disasi, Badiashile, Caio Henrique – Gelson Martins, Tchouameni, Fofana, Diop – Ben Yedder, Boadu.
To face Monaco, Imanol Alguacil should align his formation in 4-3-3 with the return to the tip of Oyarzabal. The Basque striker returns after a month of absence due to a hamstring injury. He should be lined up with Isak and Januzaj. In the middle, the keys to the game will go to the Zubimendi-Guevara-Merino trio. Finally in defense, the Frenchman Le Normand should be associated with his captain Elustondo in the axis, Munoz and Gorosabel occupying the corridors. Probable composition of Real Sociedad: Remiro – Gorosabel, Le Normand, Elustondo, Muñoz – Merino, Zubimendi, Guevara – Januzaj, Isak, Oyarzabal.
What are the predictions for the meeting between AS Monaco and Real Sociedad?
Bwin: Monaco: 2.35 / N: 3.10 / Real Sociedad: 2.45
BetClic: Monaco: 2.50 / N: 3.4 / Real Sociedad: 2.82
Winamax: Monaco: 2.50 / N: 3.35 / Real Sociedad: 2.75