Real Sociedad

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Real Sociedad de Fútbol, S.A.D., commonly known as La Real or Real Sociedad (pronounced [reˈal soθjeˈðað] es ; lit. 'Royal Society') in English and Erreala or Reala in Basque, is a Spanish professional sports club based in the city of San Sebastián, Basque Country. The club was founded on 7 September 1909 and is best known for its football team, which plays home matches at the 40,000-capacity Anoeta Stadium. Real Sociedad won the Liga title in 1980–81 and 1981–82, and finished runner-up in 1979–80, 1987–88, and 2002–03. The club has also won the Copa del Rey four times, in 1909, 1987, 2020, and 2026, and the Spanish Super Cup once, in 1982. It contests the Basque derby against rivals Athletic Bilbao. Real Sociedad was a founding member of La Liga in 1929; its longest spell in the top flight was for 40 seasons, from 1967 to 2007. The club has competed in the European Cup / UEFA Champions League five times, between the 1981–82 and 2023–24 editions. Traditionally the club followed a policy...

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