Real Sociedad edge Athletic Club to reach Copa del Rey final

This cluster follows Real Sociedad’s Copa del Rey showdown with Basque rivals Athletic Club, featuring previews, head-to-head stats and live-coverage links around the tie. Real Sociedad ultimately win a tight encounter, reportedly 1–0, to book their place in the 2025–26 Copa del Rey final against Atlético Madrid. The posts highlight the significance of another major final for La Real, five years after their last Copa triumph, and the emotional weight of defeating a historic local rival en route to Seville.