Real Sociedad were founded in San Sebastián in 1909 and won back-to-back Spanish titles in 1981 and 1982. The club is known for its Basque identity and its productive Zubieta academy, which produced players such as Xabi Alonso, Mikel Oyarzabal and Martín Zubimendi. Real Sociedad won the Copa del Rey in 2020, beating Athletic Club in the final, and have been a regular in European competition. They play at the Anoeta, officially the Reale Arena.
