The Europa League clash between Real Sociedad and PAOK on January 30, 2025, promises to be a critical encounter for both teams as they vie for advancement in the tournament. Real Sociedad, currently languishing in 18th place in their domestic league and coming off a disheartening 3-0 defeat to Getafe, will be eager to reverse their fortunes . The team has experienced a tumultuous spell with three consecutive losses but hopes that playing at home will provide the necessary impetus to secure a victory. Historical performance indicates that Sociedad has been formidable at home in European matches, having won their last two games at this venue .
Last week, Real Sociedad suffered a dismal defeat in Rome to league leaders Lazio. The "Eagles" came into the Europa League match with their strongest lineup, quickly opening the scoring from a set-piece and adding two more goals, capitalizing on their numerical advantage. In the second half, the Basques managed a consolation goal, but they had essentially given up by then, keeping their focus on upcoming fixtures. This approach backfired as they suffered an even more humiliating 0-3 home loss to Getafe over the weekend, a team that rarely scores more than one goal and even less frequently wins away. This marked the third consecutive defeat for Imanol Alguacil's side, raising the spectre of his dismissal. February is set to be decisive — if results improve, the question of his future will be pushed to summer; if not, "Churi-urdin" will likely welcome a new head coach.
Real Sociedad possible starting lineup: Remiro; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Aguerd, Lopez; Turrientes, Zubimendi, Sucic, Gomez; Kubo, Oyarzabal
PAOK possible starting lineup: Kotarski; Otto, Kedziora, Michailidis, Baba; Camara, Pena; Despodov, Konstantelias, Taison; Chalov
Real Sociedad will be low on confidence as they faced a defeat in both their LaLiga and UEL matches. This is an important match for them as they eye a spot in the next stage of the European competition. The LaLiga side will be on a slight advantage as they will be playing in front of their home crowd.
PAOK Salonika have also won three games in the UEL till now, the same as their upcoming opponents Real Sociedad. The visitors will also be keen on securing three points which will surely help them in getting to the next stage of the tournament. PAOK will also be confident as they won their last encounter against Slavia Praha in the Europa League.
In conclusion, while Real Sociedad seeks redemption from its recent performances and aims for progression in the Europa League playoffs, PAOK looks to maintain its momentum and leverage its recent successes. As fans prepare for this intriguing matchup without any available free online live stream options , one can expect an intense battle where strategy and execution will prove vital.
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