Athletic Club and Real Sociedad are set to clash in the Copa del Rey Semi-Finals, with the first leg scheduled for February 11, 2026, at 8:00 PM UTC at San Mames. This highly anticipated Basque derby promises a thrilling encounter as both teams vie for a spot in the Copa del Rey final.
The match marks another chapter in the rivalry between these two Spanish powerhouses. Recent encounters have been closely contested, with Athletic Club and Real Sociedad playing to a 1-1 draw on February 1, 2026, in La Liga. Prior to that, Real Sociedad secured a 3-2 victory over Athletic Club on November 1, 2025, as well in La Liga. The teams previously played to a 0-0 draw on May 4, 2025, and Athletic Club emerged victorious with a 1-0 win on November 24, 2024, and a 2-1 win on January 13, 2024.
Demand for tickets has been exceptionally high, with over 8,000 requests received within 48 hours for the match at San Mames, according to reports from El Diario Vasco.
Athletic Club will be looking to leverage their home advantage as they approach the match with a Copa del Rey mindset. Real Sociedad, however, will aim to disrupt Athletic’s momentum and maintain their positive form, though analysts note they may need to adjust their approach, as reported by Cadena SER.
The second leg is scheduled for March 4, 2026, at Reale Arena in San Sebastian, Spain. Kick-off is set for 3:00 PM.
