Real Sociedad defeat Athletic Bilbao in Copa del Rey semifinal first leg

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 12, 2026 at 09:54 AM

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Real Sociedad defeated Athletic Bilbao 1-0 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal match on Wednesday, February 12, 2026, at San Mames stadium. Benat Turrientes scored the decisive goal in the second half, giving Real Sociedad the advantage heading into the second leg. Athletic Bilbao's goalkeeper, Alex Padilla, made several key saves throughout the match, but the team's defense faltered, allowing Turrientes to score. Real Sociedad, unbeaten in their last 10 matches, will host Athletic Bilbao for the second leg on March 4 at Anoeta stadium. The winner of the tie will advance to the Copa del Rey final.

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Pablo Marin 30% Basque 40% Mikel Oyarzabal 40% Ernesto Valverde 40% Benat Turrientes 50% Athletic Club ×260% Athletic Bilbao ×270% Real Sociedad ×380%

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