Real Sociedad Secures Derby Victory and Advances to Cup Final
Thursday 05-03-2026
Real Sociedad secured its place in the final of the Copa del Rey after defeating its rival Athletic Bilbao in the semi-final, confirming its superiority over the two-legged tie. The team concluded the encounter with an aggregate score in its favor, continuing its steady journey towards the title.

The second leg match witnessed intense competition until its final minutes, before captain Mikel Oyarzabal managed to settle matters with a late penalty kick that granted his team a valuable victory and ignited the stands of the Anoeta Stadium with joy over the qualification. The goal was a culmination of the relative dominance imposed by the home team during many periods of the match.

Real Sociedad had taken a step towards the final after achieving a positive result in the first leg, which gave them a clear psychological advantage before the decisive second leg. Over the course of 180 minutes, the team appeared more organized and focused, successfully limiting the threat of their opponent who attempted to make a comeback in vain.

The final is set to take place at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville, where Real Sociedad will face Atletico Madrid in an anticipated clash for the title, with high hopes from its fans to add a new achievement to the club's history.

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