Today, the highly anticipated match between Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao is set to take place at the Estadio Municipal de Anoeta as part of the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey 2025-2026. The match is scheduled for 5 PM Argentine time and will be officiated by César Soto Grado. Fans can tune in to watch the game live on channel 116 through Flow, and for those who seek real-time updates, statistics will be available on canchallena.com.

Real Sociedad, managed by the American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo, made it to the semi-finals after a thrilling victory against Deportivo Alavés, which was under the leadership of Eduardo ‘Chacho’ Coudet, now newly appointed as the manager of River Plate. The match was closely contested, ending with a score of 3-2, where the decisive goals for Real Sociedad were scored by Mikel Oyarzábal, Gonçalo Guedes, and another contributing player.

This clash is more than just a match; it is a traditional rivalry called the Basque derby, which denotes the historical and competitive spirit between the teams from the Basque region. With both squads looking to secure their berth in the finals, anticipation is high among fans and sports analysts alike regarding the potential outcomes and their implications for the Copa del Rey.