On March 4, Real Sociedad were hosting Athletic Bilbao in the National Cup of Spain. This was the second leg of their two-legged showdown; Real Sociedad started with a 0-1 cushion from the first meeting. Real Sociedad emerged victorious with a 1-0 win, making the overall score across both legs 2-0 to Real Sociedad.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot on the 87th minute of the match, tipping the balance in Real Sociedad's favor and locking in the win.
As Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao meet again, the memory of Real Sociedad's 0-1 win in their National cup encounter from 22 days ago still lingers. Following their win against Mallorca in La Liga last Saturday, Real Sociedad head into this clash with renewed confidence. However, their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have allowed goals in ten consecutive home matches.
Athletic Bilbao approach this game after a draw with Rayo Vallecano last Saturday, bringing their unbeaten streak to three. Their backline remains a concern, conceding goals in their last fifteen matches in a row.
This National cup match offers a platform for Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Real Sociedad’s top finisher Mikel Oyarzabal and Goncalo Guedes have played important roles in ensuring their attack, guided by Pellegrino Matarazzo, remains effective. Turrientes leads Real Sociedad’s scoring charts in National cup this season with two goals, as Guedes continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with three assists. Real Sociedad have also relied on Brais Mendez, Ander Barrenetxea and Takefusa Kubo to energize their attack through key shots and passes.
Meanwhile, Athletic Bilbao’s attacking options, under Ernesto Valverde’s management, have been bolstered by Gorka Guruzeta, the team’s top scorer, and Robert Navarro, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Guruzeta has already scored two goals in National cup this season, with Williams topping their assist tally in the competition with one. Alejandro Berenguer, Mikel Jauregizar and Inaki Williams have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel Athletic Bilbao’s attack.
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The AI gives an initial outlook on Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao before the match, and as the game progresses, it refines those predictions continuously based on live developments. In this case, the pre-match projection was spot on - it pointed to Real Sociedad's win. AI projections, calculated before kick-off, indicated Real Sociedad’s victory comes out on top, with 46% likelihood, while a draw was at 29% and Athletic Bilbao’s victory was at 25%.
We are updating team formations and line-ups for Real Sociedad - Athletic Bilbao in real time.
Real Sociedad kicked off the game with Unai Marrero, Sergio Gomez, Igor Zubeldia, Jon Martin, Jon Aramburu, Benat Turrientes who got substituted by Yangel Herrera on the 59th minute, Jon Gorrotxategi, Ander Barrenetxea who got substituted by Pablo Marin on the 59th minute, Carlos Soler who got substituted by Orri Oskarsson on the 83rd minute, Goncalo Guedes who got substituted by Aihen Munoz on the 90th minute and Mikel Oyarzabal who got substituted by Luka Sucic on the 90th minute as starters, with Alex Remiro, Aritz Elustondo, Aihen Munoz, Duje Caleta-Car, Wesley, Yangel Herrera, Pablo Marin, Brais Mendez, Luka Sucic, Arsen Zakharyan and Orri Oskarsson on the bench.
Athletic Bilbao's starting eleven were Alex Padilla, Yuri Berchiche, Aymeric Laporte, Aitor Paredes who got substituted by Jesus Areso on the 67th minute, Dani Vivian, Mikel Jauregizar who got substituted by Mikel Vesga on the 82nd minute, Alejandro Rego Mora who got substituted by Inigo Ruiz De Galarreta on the 56th minute, Alejandro Berenguer, Oihan Sancet who got substituted by Robert Navarro on the 67th minute, Inaki Williams and Gorka Guruzeta who got substituted by Nico Serrano on the 82nd minute, with Unai Simon, Adama Boiro, Inigo Lekue, Jesus Areso, Unai Gomez Echevarria, Robert Navarro, Mikel Vesga, Inigo Ruiz De Galarreta, Selton Sanchez, Nico Serrano and Urko Izeta on the bench.
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Referee showed the yellow card seven times throughout the game. Aitor Paredes, Mikel Jauregizar, Gorka Guruzeta, Jesus Areso, Aymeric Laporte, Yangel Herrera and Aihen Munoz were the ones to receive it.
Over five meetings since November 2024, the teams have each had their moments. Real Sociedad have won twice, Athletic Bilbao once, while the remaining matches ended in draws. Their latest meeting occurred on February 11, 2026, during the National Cup of Spain, with Real Sociedad winning 0-1. Across these five head-to-head matches, Real Sociedad have scored five goals, while Athletic Bilbao have netted four. Overall, Real Sociedad hold a stronger head-to-head record against Athletic Bilbao in recent meetings.
Real Sociedad are coming off a win in their last match against Mallorca, while Athletic Bilbao are coming off a draw in their last match against Rayo Vallecano. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Real Sociedad have recorded twelve wins, four losses, and four draws, while over their most recent twenty games, Athletic Bilbao have claimed nine victories, suffered seven defeats, and drawn four times.
We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao in real time. You can watch the goal by Mikel Oyarzabal as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Real Sociedad - Athletic Bilbao are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.