Real Sociedad’s Squad Update Ahead of Atlético Madrid Clash

The anticipated absences of Jon Gorrotxategi and Igor Zubeldia, both suspended, are significant as Real Sociedad prepares to face Atlético de Madrid. Conversely, the return of Ander Barrenetxea, who has been sidelined for three weeks due to a muscle issue, and Orri Óskarsson, returning after four months, marks notable changes in the squad under coach Pelegrino Matarazzo.

Additionally, young players Kazunari Kita and Ibai Aguirre have earned spots in the lineup, while Mikel Goti and Jon Karrikaburu will not be included. It appears that neither Barrenetxea nor Óskarsson will be ready to start, indicating that Caleta-Car will likely step in for the suspended Zubeldia. The midfield position left vacant by Gorrotxategi’s suspension remains uncertain, with a choice between Marín and Turrientes.

The probable starting lineup may feature Remiro, Aramburu, Jon Martín, Caleta-Car, and potentially Aihen or Sergio Gómez, alongside Marín or Turrientes, Soler, Kubo, Brais Méndez, Guedes, and Oyarzabal.

The full squad aiming to secure a vital victory to avoid relegation includes goalkeepers Remiro, Marrero, and Fraga, and field players Aramburu, Aihen, Aritz, Barrenetxea, Turrientes, Óskarsson, Oyarzabal, Guedes, Kubo, Sadiq, Caleta-Car, Sergio Gómez, Carlos Soler, Odriozola, Zakharyan, Brais Méndez, Sucic, Marín, Jon Martín, Kita, and Ibai Aguirre.