Real Sociedad Real Sociedad is a professional football club from San Sebastián, located in the Basque Country of Spain. The club, also known as *La Real*, was founded in 1909 and is a long‑standing presence in Spanish football. Real Sociedad was one of the founding members of La Liga and is known for its strong club culture and focus on developing home‑grown talent.

The club’s greatest successes came in the early 1980s, when Real Sociedad won the Spanish league title twice in a row in 1981 and 1982. In addition, the club has won the Copa del Rey several times and regularly competes in European competitions. Known for its attractive style of play and passionate supporters at the Reale Arena, a visit to Real Sociedad offers an authentic Spanish football experience with a strong regional identity.

Stadium

The stadium of Real Sociedad Real Sociedad plays its home matches at the Reale Arena, formerly known as Estadio Anoeta. The stadium opened in 1993 and was originally designed as a multi‑purpose sports complex with an athletics track. Over time, the desire grew to make the stadium more suitable for football.

Between 2017 and 2019, the stadium underwent a major renovation, during which the athletics track was removed and the stands were brought closer to the pitch. This created a much more intense atmosphere. Today, the Reale Arena has a capacity of over 39,000 spectators and is considered a modern and atmospheric stadium, where the passion of the Basque supporters is clearly felt.