Real Sociedad fans in Bilbao dream of La Cartuja via San Mamés | OneFootball

Real Sociedad supporters based in Bilbao gathered at San Mamés on the eve of a Cup semi-final, their route to La Cartuja framed by memories of 1987 and the title later sealed in Zaragoza.

According to Diario Vasco, txuri-urdin living in ‘enemy’ territory spoke of excitement and belief. Bilbaíno butcher Iñigo Arizkorreta traces his allegiance to his father from Zegama, while David González, known as atotxa.org, feels football still owes them a final with fans after 2020 and wants a positive first-leg result with the return to come.

Nacho Torre wore a Club Deportivo Becerril scarf to salute where their Cup journey began, noting the competition has delivered a title and three straight semi-finals, so this chance must be taken to reach La Cartuja. From Egia to Barakaldo, Iñaki Rodríguez, creator of the Ciclista Football Club website, has passed the passion to his son Martin, aged 11, who thinks the team are in good shape and does not expect a defeat.

Chants of Goazen Erreala mixed with a Bad Bunny riff about Orri Óskarsson after the Mendizorrotza win, just as Marrero’s name rang out against Osasuna at Anoeta. Arrasate-born Mikel Egidazu, nephew of Patri Egidazu who played with Eduardo Chillida and appeared in the 1951 final against Barcelona, attended the 1987 and 1988 finals and feels it is time for a third.

Groups from Alto Urola, Musti Taldea of Zumarraga and Gautxori Txuri-Urdinak of Legazpi came despite scarce tickets. Olga Izquierdo from Leioa became txuri-urdin through visits to Donostia and the Ormaetxea era, while María Aroca of Hernani, now by the Nervión, enjoys the derby rivalry and atmosphere.

Journalism student Igor Morillo from Irun predicts 1-2 and is rehabbing a shoulder after time at Real Unión. Nagore Txakartegi, Liana Garay and fellow students Marcos Fernández, Amaia Gil, Sara Albisu and Saioa Pérez expect goals from Guedes and Oyarzabal and hope to take a first-leg lead, while warning Athletic can be unpredictable.

Only David González landed a ticket via Bizkaia Txuri Urdin, the rest will watch around Pozas before a university party at Stage. Matarazzo’s side will try to turn those hopes into a result in this first leg.

Source: Diario Vasco