Union Saint-Gilloise will face Real Sociedad on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 16:45 GMT, at Den Dreef Stadium in Leuven, during the second matchday of the UEFA Europa League group stage. Burkinabe goalkeeper Hervé Koffi is expected to start for the Belgian club in this European encounter.
Union Saint-Gilloise may adopt a 3-1-4-2 formation. Hervé Koffi would be in goal, supported by a defense consisting of Massiré Sylla, Nikki Havenaar, and Nohim Chibani. Louis Patris and Kamiel Van De Perre are set to take the flanks, while Besfort Zeneli, Darius Olaru, and Rob Schoofs will be responsible for organizing the midfield. Up front, Guilherme Smith and Raul Florucz are anticipated to lead the attack.
On the other hand, Real Sociedad might opt for a 4-4-2 formation with Unai Marrero in goal. The defensive line would include Héctor Fort, Jon Pacheco, Mamadou Sarr, and Aihen Muñoz. In midfield, Beñat Turrientes, Yangel Herrera, Sergio Gómez, and Mikel Oyarzabal could be lined up. Up front, Orri Steinn Óskarsson is expected to feature, with Takefusa Kubo or Gonçalo Guedes as options to complete the attack.
This clash promises to be a battle between the intensity and pressing of the Belgian club and the technical mastery of the Spanish team. For Hervé Koffi and his teammates, the goal will be to leverage their home advantage to secure a favorable result.
Probable line-ups
Union Saint-Gilloise (3-1-4-2): Hervé Koffi – Massiré Sylla, Nikki Havenaar, Nohim Chibani – Louis Patris, Kamiel Van De Perre – Besfort Zeneli, Darius Olaru, Rob Schoofs – Guilherme Smith, Raul Florucz.
Real Sociedad (4-4-2): Unai Marrero – Héctor Fort, Jon Pacheco, Mamadou Sarr, Aihen Muñoz – Beñat Turrientes, Yangel Herrera, Sergio Gómez, Mikel Oyarzabal – Orri Steinn Óskarsson, Takefusa Kubo (or Gonçalo Guedes).
