Who Are Real Sociedad rivals?
Athletic Bilbao
It contests the Basque derby against rivals Athletic Bilbao. Real Sociedad was a founding member of La Liga in 1929; its longest spell in the top flight was for 40 seasons, from 1967 to 2007.
Who is Real Sociedad Derby?
The Basque derby (in Basque Euskal Derbia, in Spanish derbi Vasco) is the name of the football local derby between Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao.
Which team has won the most number of matches in the Basque derby in Laliga?
There have been 149 La Liga Basque derbies to date, with Athletic winning 59 times, La Real 51, and 39 draws. Many players have featured for both clubs over the years, including former Athletic Club midfielder and coach Gaizka Garitano.
Who are Athletic Bilbao rivals?
Athletic’s main rivals are Real Sociedad, against whom it contests the Basque derby, and Real Madrid, due to sporting and political identity; a minor rivalry also exists with Barcelona due to historical significance.
Where is Athletico Bilbao stadium?
San MamésAthletic Club / Arena/Stadium
UEFA Category 4 Stadium San Mamés Barria, S.L. San Mamés (also known as Nuevo San Mamés or San Mames Barria) is an all-seater football stadium in Rafael Moreno Pitxitxi Kalea, Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain. Inaugurated on 16 September 2013, the stadium replaced the “old” San Mamés as the home of Athletic Bilbao.
Are Real Sociedad right wing?
San Sebastian is also a more radical city politically, where Real Sociedad is more associated with left-wing nationalism, whereas Bilbao is associated with right-wing nationalism.”