Real Sociedad

Club Information

Club History

Real Sociedad were founded in 1909 in the elegant Basque coastal city of San Sebastian. The club won back-to-back La Liga titles in 1981 and 1982, with the second coming on the last day of the season. Real Sociedad were the last Basque club to win La Liga and are known for their excellent youth development system and commitment to attractive football. Under Imanol Alguacil, the club have re-established themselves as regulars in European competition.

Trophy Cabinet

• La Liga: 2 (1981, 1982)
• Copa del Rey: 3
• Supercopa: 1

Did You Know?

• Real Sociedad won back-to-back La Liga titles in 1981 and 1982 — the last Basque club to win the league
• The club is based in San Sebastian one of Europe's most beautiful coastal cities
• Xabi Alonso developed at Real Sociedad before starring for Liverpool Real Madrid and Bayern Munich
• The Reale Arena (formerly Anoeta) underwent a major renovation becoming a fully enclosed modern stadium
• Real Sociedad's youth academy has produced numerous Spanish internationals
• The club won the Copa del Rey in 2020 after it was delayed due to COVID and played in 2021
• Antoine Griezmann began his career at Real Sociedad before moving to Atletico Madrid