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Pellegrino Matarazzo Elevates Real Sociedad Amid Relegation Threat

2/12/2026

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Pellegrino Matarazzo, the first American to manage in La Liga, has steered Real Sociedad from 16th to 8th since December 20.
He has four wins in six league matches and advanced in the Copa del Rey.
Despite progress, the team has 15 matches left and remains near the relegation zone; sustaining momentum could set a standard for American coaches in Europe.

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Story summary

Pellegrino Matarazzo, the first American to manage in La Liga, has steered Real Sociedad from 16th to 8th since December 20.
He has four wins in six league matches and advanced in the Copa del Rey.
Despite progress, the team has 15 matches left and remains near the relegation zone; sustaining momentum could set a standard for American coaches in Europe.