Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Real Sociedad
Updated
Real Sociedad won: Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey (Round 1/2) on Wed, 11 Feb 2026 at Estadio de San Mamés, Bilbao. Real Sociedad goals: Benat Turrientes 62'. Expected goals: 0.80-2.35. Possession: 47-53. Player of the match: Jon Martin (8.1).
Match report
Real Sociedad beat Athletic Bilbao 1-0
Real Sociedad squeezed past Athletic Bilbao 1-0 away from home at Estadio de San Mamés on Wednesday 11 February in Copa del Rey.
Benat Turrientes put Real Sociedad ahead on 62' (0-1).
Athletic Bilbao had 47% of the ball, shots were 13-12 (3-6 on target) and expected goals finished 0.80-2.35. Real Sociedad were the better side on chances, too.
Jon Martin (Real Sociedad) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 51,281. Referee: José María Sánchez Martínez.
Match stats
| Athletic Bilbao | Real Sociedad | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 47 | 53 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.80 | 2.35 |
| Total shots | 13 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 11 | 20 |
| Big chances | 0 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 375 (83%) | 429 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total shots | 13 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 8 |
Lineups
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Álex Padilla, Inigo Lekue, Iker Monreal, Aymeric Laporte, Adama Boiro, Mikel Jauregizar, Alejandro Rego, Inaki Williams, Unai Gomez, Robert Navarro, Gorka Guruzeta
Real Sociedad (4-2-3-1): Alex Remiro, Jon Aramburu, Jon Martin, Duje Caleta-Car, Sergio Gomez, Jon Gorrotxategi, Benat Turrientes, Pablo Marin, Carlos Soler, Goncalo Guedes, Mikel Oyarzabal
Key events
- 56' · Substitution · Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta for Alejandro Rego (Athletic Bilbao)
- 56' · Substitution · Nico Serrano for Robert Navarro (Athletic Bilbao)
- 56' · Substitution · Selton Sanchez for Unai Gomez (Athletic Bilbao)
- 56' · Substitution · Nico Williams for Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
- 58' · Yellow card · Goncalo Guedes (Real Sociedad)
- 62' · Goal · Benat Turrientes (Real Sociedad)
- 64' · Yellow card · Álvaro Odriozola (Real Sociedad)
- 65' · Yellow card · Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Athletic Bilbao)
- 74' · Substitution · Aritz Elustondo for Jon Aramburu (Real Sociedad)
- 74' · Substitution · Orri Oskarsson for Benat Turrientes (Real Sociedad)
- 82' · Substitution · Mikel Vesga for Mikel Jauregizar (Athletic Bilbao)
- 85' · Substitution · Yangel Herrera for Pablo Marin (Real Sociedad)
- 85' · Substitution · Álvaro Odriozola for Carlos Soler (Real Sociedad)
- 90'+5 · Substitution · Job Ochieng for Goncalo Guedes (Real Sociedad)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)
All-time head-to-head
60 league meetings since 1994: Athletic Bilbao 18, draws 22, Real Sociedad 20.
Questions
Who won Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad?
Real Sociedad won, 0-1 (Copa del Rey) on Wed, 11 Feb 2026.
When and where is Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad?
Wed, 11 Feb 2026, 20:00 UTC at Estadio de San Mamés, Bilbao, Copa del Rey.
What is the head-to-head record between Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad?
In 60 league meetings since 1994: Athletic Bilbao 18 wins, 22 draws, Real Sociedad 20 wins (goals 73-78).