Spanish Cup: Real Sociedad Triumphs over Bilbao and Moves Closer to the Final
The Real Sociedad has bolstered its chances of qualifying for the final of the Copa del Rey by defeating their Basque neighbors, Athletic Bilbao, with a score of 1-0 on Wednesday night during the first leg of the semi-finals.
Torriéntes Secures Victory for Real
The only goal of the match was scored by Beñat Torriéntes in the 62nd minute, allowing Real Sociedad to gain a crucial advantage heading into the return leg.
Psychological Edge Heading into the Home Match
The club, managed by American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo, will approach the return leg, scheduled for March 4 at home, with a significant psychological and sporting advantage.
A Positive Run Under Matarazzo
Real Sociedad continues its strong momentum since Matarazzo took the helm. The Basque club remains unbeaten in its last eleven matches across all competitions, boasting three consecutive victories.
La Liga Standings
In the league, Real Sociedad currently sits in eighth place and remains in contention for European qualification, just three points behind Espanyol, who are in sixth. Athletic Bilbao, for its part, is in tenth place, also three points adrift from Real.
Another Showdown in the Semi-Finals
The winner of this matchup will face the winner of the other semi-final, which pits title holders FC Barcelona against Atlético Madrid. The first leg of this match will take place this Thursday at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.
