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Basque Derby: Athletic Club Hosts Real Sociedad Showdown

2/1/2026

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The Basque derby between Athletic Club and Real Sociedad will be played at San Mames Stadium on Sunday at 20:00 GMT, celebrating Basque culture.
Real Sociedad sits eighth in La Liga with 27 points, while Athletic Club is 13th with 24 points.
The two clubs are about 60 miles apart in Spain, adding local rivalry.
Athletic Club lost 3-2 to Real Sociedad in November.

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The Basque derby between Athletic Club and Real Sociedad will be played at San Mames Stadium on Sunday at 20:00 GMT, celebrating Basque culture.
Real Sociedad sits eighth in La Liga with 27 points, while Athletic Club is 13th with 24 points.
The two clubs are about 60 miles apart in Spain, adding local rivalry.
Athletic Club lost 3-2 to Real Sociedad in November.