This game is in the La Liga, kick off at 21:00 on Sunday 24 November 2024.
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Athletic Club v Real Sociedad La Liga
Athletic Club is based in Bilbao, Basque Country, while Real Sociedad is based in San Sebastián, also in the Basque Country.
Real Sociedad won their first La Liga title in the 1980-1981 season, while Athletic Club's last La Liga title was in the 1983-1984 season.
Athletic Club's home ground is the San Mamés Stadium, also known as the Nuevo San Mamés, while Real Sociedad plays their home matches at the Anoeta Stadium, officially known as the Reale Arena.
Athletic Club and Real Sociedad have a fierce rivalry known as the Basque derby, which is one of the oldest in La Liga.
Real Sociedad's highest finish in La Liga was as runners-up in the 2002-2003 season, while Athletic Club's highest finish was also as runners-up in the 1997-1998 season.
Athletic Club has a strong tradition of developing and promoting local Basque talent through their youth academy, Lezama, while Real Sociedad has also produced many talented players such as Xabi Alonso and Antoine Griezmann.