Ligue Europa: Herve Koffi starts for Union Saint-Gilloise against Real Sociedad

Union Saint-Gilloise and Real Sociedad have confirmed their starting line-ups for Thursday’s Ligue Europa meeting, which kicks off at 16:45 GMT.

Union Saint-Gilloise will line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Herve Koffi in goal. Koffi will be protected by a back four of Patris, Havenaar, Sylla and Chibani.

Zeneli, van de Perre and Olaru have been selected in midfield, while Smith, Biondic and Mofokeng will lead the attack as the Belgian side look to trouble their Spanish opponents.

Real Sociedad will use a 4-4-2 system. Marrero has been named in goal, with Gomez, Martin, Sarr and Zubeldia forming the defence.

Guedes, Herrera, Gorrotxategi and Ochieng will operate across midfield, while Sucic and Oyarzabal have been chosen as the visiting side’s front two.

Both teams’ selections are now confirmed ahead of kick-off, with each aiming to secure a positive result in European competition.