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Real Sociedad Triumphs Over Athletic Club in Copa del Rey Semi-Finals

In a thrilling encounter at the Reale Arena in San Sebastián, Real Sociedad emerged victorious against Athletic Club with a narrow 1-0 win, securing their place in the final of the Copa del Rey. The match was officiated by César Soto Grado, and the atmosphere was electric as both teams battled for a coveted spot in the tournament’s concluding stages.

Match Overview

The decisive moment of the match came in the 87th minute when Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty, giving Real Sociedad the lead. This victory adds to the growing confidence of the team, having performed strongly in recent encounters against their Basque rivals.

Recent Form and Historical Context

Prior to this match, Real Sociedad had shown a solid run of form against Athletic Club, with three wins and two draws in their last five meetings. The previous two encounters in the Copa del Rey also favored Real Sociedad, showcasing their dominance in this particular fixture. Their latest results reflect a strong tactical setup and effective execution on the pitch.

• Recent Encounters:
• March 4, 2026: Real Sociedad 1 - 0 Athletic Club (Copa del Rey)
• February 11, 2026: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Real Sociedad (Copa del Rey)
• February 1, 2026: Athletic Club 1 - 1 Real Sociedad (La Liga)
• November 1, 2025: Real Sociedad 3 - 2 Athletic Club (La Liga)
• May 4, 2025: Real Sociedad 0 - 0 Athletic Club (La Liga)

Key Match Statistics

Despite the close scoreline, the match statistics reveal a competitive contest:

• Possession: Athletic Club 51% - Real Sociedad 49%
• Total Shots: Real Sociedad 14 - Athletic Club 11
• Shots on Target: Real Sociedad 4 - Athletic Club 2
• Corners: Real Sociedad 11 - Athletic Club 8
• Fouls: Real Sociedad 14 - Athletic Club 16

Disciplinary Actions

The match was marked by a number of yellow cards, particularly for Athletic Club, which may have contributed to their inability to secure a better result:

• Yellow Cards for Athletic Club:
• 23rd minute: A. Paredes
• 56th minute: M. Jauregizar
• 70th minute: G. Guruzeta
• 81st minute: J. Areso
• 90th minute: A. Laporte
• Yellow Cards for Real Sociedad:
• 90th minute: Y. Herrera
• 90th minute: A. Munoz

Post-Match Implications

This victory positions Real Sociedad favorably as they advance to the Copa del Rey final, while Athletic Club will need to regroup and reassess their strategies moving forward. The loss continues a challenging trend for Athletic Club in recent head-to-head matchups, highlighting the competitive nature of this Basque derby.

As the tournament progresses, fans will be eager to see how Real Sociedad capitalizes on this momentum and whether Athletic Club can bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.