Athletic – Real Sociedad live: LaLiga Santander

Now that we have mentioned San Mamés, we can review a curious aspect of the Bilbao fiefdom: maximum equality in terms of results in derbies.

Since the new stadium was inaugurated in 2013, there have been seven league matches between Athletic and Real Sociedad, which have resulted in two home victories, two visitors and three draws.

As far as scoring records are concerned, again a tie: eight goals for the Bilbaoans and eight for the San Sebastian. The last precedent favors the interests of the lions, who prevailed 2-0 in the 2019/20 campaign.

Today, for the first time, San Mamés will host a derby without an audience in its stands. A factor that can and does influence this “pandemic football.” And it is that the warmth of the people shows, and a lot. Hopefully we can recover it in “The Cathedral” and in all the fields of our country in this 2021 that is about to arrive …