Oyarzabal penalty sends Real past Athletic to final with supporters after 38 years

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·5 March 2026

Oyarzabal converted a penalty as Real Sociedad beat a poor Athletic to reach the final.

Diario Vasco described Gipuzkoa’s sky as blue and white, capturing the mood after the breakthrough.

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The victory ensures Real will contest a final with supporters for the first time in 38 years.

Athletic offered little and the spot-kick proved the difference.

After years in which several generations fell short, Real have earned their shot at the showpiece.

Source: Diario Vasco