English:
Real Sociedad Snatches Late Victory in Tense Basque Derby
San Sebastián witnessed a tense and emotional Basque derby in the Copa del Rey semi-final. Real Sociedad defeated Athletic Club in a hard-fought match at the Reale Arena, with a final score of 1-0. The match, officiated by César Soto Grado, was marked by a high number of fouls (28 in total) and yellow cards (6 for Athletic Club and 3 for Real Sociedad).
Athletic Club slightly dominated possession with 51%, compared to Real Sociedad’s 49%. However, Real Sociedad was more effective in attack, recording 13 total shots, of which 4 were on target, while Athletic Club only managed 10 shots, with 2 on target. The defense of both teams was solid for much of the match, frustrating goal attempts.
The decisive goal came in the 87th minute, through a penalty converted by Mikel Oyarzabal, unleashing euphoria in the home stands. The match, corresponding to the 2025 season of the Copa del Rey, was filled with intensity until the final whistle.
Substitutions athletic club: at minute 56 A. Rego came in and I. Ruiz de Galarreta went out., at minute 67 A. Paredes came in and J. Areso went out., at minute 67 O. Sancet came in and R. Navarro went out., at minute 82 G. Guruzeta came in and N. Serrano went out., at minute 82 M. Jauregizar came in and M. Vesga went out.
Substitutions real sociedad: at minute 59 A. Barrenetxea came in and P. Marin went out., at minute 59 B. Turrientes came in and Y. Herrera went out., at minute 83 C. Soler came in and O. Oskarsson went out., at minute 90 G. Guedes came in and A. Munoz went out., at minute 90 M. Oyarzabal came in and L. Sucic went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Real Sociedad
Titulares:
Athletic Club
Titulares:
class=”wg_loader”>
