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Real Sociedad is a Basque club from San Sebastián, founded in 1909. It is one of the founding members of the Spanish Primera División, having competed in the national championship since its inception in 1928. "La Real" plays its home matches at the Anoeta Stadium, which has a capacity of approximately 32,000 spectators.
The club's golden era occurred in the early 1980s: under the guidance of Alberto Ormaetxea, the team won the Spanish league title twice in a row — in the 1980/81 and 1981/82 seasons. While Real Sociedad has not won the league title since then, it regularly delights fans with success in the Copa del Rey, having won the trophy in 1909, 1986/87, and 2019/20.
The 2025/26 season was truly triumphant for the team. In the Copa del Rey final on April 18, 2026, Real Sociedad faced Atlético Madrid; despite a level scoreline in regulation time (2–2), they prevailed 4–3 in the penalty shootout, securing the trophy for the fourth time in their history. This victory earned the club a spot in the 2027 Spanish Super Cup.
For the 2026/27 season, the team is managed by Pellegrino Matarazzo, who took over as head coach from Sergio Francisco.
The Real Sociedad squad features renowned players such as captain and Spanish national team forward Mikel Oyarzabal, Japanese midfielder Takefusa Kubo, and young academy graduate Ander Barrenetxea — who scored in the Copa del Rey final. The club also counts Russian midfielder Arsen Zakharyan, who joined the team in 2023, among its ranks.For Real Sociedad, participating in the Spanish Super Cup is a chance to prove that their domestic cup victory was no fluke and to contend for another trophy against the established giants of Spanish football.
You can keep track of the team's performance and plan your match attendance by checking the latest schedule and fixture list. You can also buy tickets for Real Sociedad matches on our website to experience the action live and immerse yourself in the electric football atmosphere. It is a fantastic opportunity for fans to support their favorite team and witness firsthand the journey of one of Spain's most historic clubs.