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Real Sociedad Defeats Athletic Bilbao 1-0 in Copa del Rey Semifinal First Leg
The Basque derby match was the first leg of the Spanish Cup semifinal.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Real Sociedad defeated Athletic Bilbao 1-0 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal matchup on Wednesday in Bilbao. The Basque derby match was the opening leg of the Spanish Cup semifinal.
Why it matters
The Copa del Rey is Spain's primary national cup competition, and the semifinal matchup between these two Basque rivals is a highly anticipated event. Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao are two of the most historic and successful clubs in Spanish football.
The details
Real Sociedad secured the narrow 1-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal tie. The only goal of the match was scored by a Real Sociedad player, giving them a slim advantage heading into the second leg.
- The match was played on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
The players
Real Sociedad
A professional football club based in San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain. They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football history.
Athletic Bilbao
A professional football club based in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain. They are known for only fielding players from the Basque Country region.
What’s next
The second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal between Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao will be played at a later date, with the winner advancing to the final.
The takeaway
This Basque derby matchup in the Copa del Rey semifinals is a highly anticipated event between two of Spain's most historic and successful football clubs, showcasing the regional rivalries and passion of Spanish football.
