Basque Derby In Play! The Copa Del Rey Decides Its Finalist In A High Tension Duel

Basque Derby in Game! The Copa del Rey Decides its Finalist in a High Tension Duel

Real Sociedad defends its advantage against an Athletic Club that is looking for a comeback in Anoeta. The day is completed with emotions in LaLiga, Premier League and Serie A.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026, is presented as a truly heart-stopping day for lovers of the beautiful sport. The football epicenter moves to the Reale Arena, where Real Sociedad and Athletic Club will meet in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals. A high-voltage duel that promises strong emotions and that will determine which of the two historic Basque rivals will fight for the cup title.

Real Sociedad comes into this match with a slight but valuable advantage. The 0-1 scoreline at the San Mamés stadium in the first leg gives the people of San Sebastian a cushion of optimism. However, the history of the Copa del Rey is full of epic comebacks, and Athletic Club, led by a coach who knows what it means to win in these instances, will not give in easily.

The Bilbao team, with the urgent need to turn the score around, will put all its artillery on the Anoeta pitch. The aspiration of reaching the final of the Copa del Rey joins the urgency to improve their position in LaLiga EA Sports and dream of European places. The task will not be easy, and even more so if physical ailments continue to affect key players such as Nico Williams, whose pubalgia has affected him in recent weeks.

Despite the losses, Athletic Club has the return of important players such as Mikel Jauregizar and Alex Berenguer, who will bring freshness and quality to the team. The great threat to the realistic defense, without a doubt, will be Gorka Guruzeta. The forward is in exceptional form and is emerging as the lions' main offensive reference, ready to sow panic in the rival defense.

For its part, Real Sociedad will seek to make use of the field factor and the advantage obtained in the first leg. Beñat Turrientes' goal in San Mamés is a treasure that they will try to guard tooth and nail in their fiefdom. The Txuri-Urdin team, under the leadership of coach Matarazzo, has shown notable improvement and dreams of reaching the grand final of the Copa del Rey, a goal that excites all its fans.

The match will begin at 9:00 p.m. and will be broadcast openly on TVE's La 1 and its digital platform RTVE Play. Fans will also be able to follow the excitement of the match through the Movistar Plus+ channels, specifically on M7, M+ LALIGA (M54 O110), and on the regional channel ETB1 for the Basque Country.

But the football excitement does not stop at the Basque derby. The day will be full of high-level matches in other competitions.

In LaLiga EA Sports, a postponed match of great interest will be played: Rayo Vallecano will host Real Oviedo at the Vallecas stadium at 7:00 p.m. A duel that could have important implications in the classification of both teams and that can be followed through DAZN LaLiga (M55 O113) and LaLiga TV Bar from Movistar Plus+.

The English Premier League will also offer a top-level spectacle with a full day. Manchester City will face Nottingham Forest at 8:30 p.m., in a match that can be seen on Movistar Plus+ (M+ Vamos, M+ #Vamos Bar, Movistar+ Lite, M+ Champions League) and DAZN (DAZN 2, DAZN 2 Bar). Aston Villa will face Chelsea, also at 8:30 p.m., with exclusive broadcast on DAZN 3. Brighton will host Arsenal at the same time, and the match will be broadcast on DAZN 1 (M71, M148). The day will close with the duel between Newcastle and Manchester United at 9:15 p.m., which can be followed on DAZN 4.

In the German Bundesliga, Hamburg will face Bayer Leverkusen at 8:30 p.m. This match will be accessible through Movistar Plus+ (LaLiga TV M3) and the DAZN platform.

Finally, in the Coppa Italia, Lazio will face Atalanta at the Olympic Stadium in Rome at 9:00 p.m. Fans will be able to enjoy this exciting duel through the DAZN platform.

A Wednesday full of football that promises to keep us on the edge of our seats. Who will win glory in the Copa del Rey? What surprises will the European leagues have in store for us? The answer, on the grass.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has the advantage in the Copa del Rey semi-final?: Real Sociedad has a 0-1 lead after the first leg at San Mamés.
What time does Real Sociedad play against Athletic Club?: The match starts at 9:00 p.m.
Where can you watch the Copa del Rey semi-final?: It can be seen on La 1 on TVE, RTVE Play, and on several Movistar Plus+ and ETB1 channels.
What other important games are being played today?: EA Sports LaLiga, Premier League, Bundesliga and Coppa Italia matches are played.
Who is Athletic Club's main scoring threat?: Gorka Guruzeta is in great form and is emerging as the main threat.
Is there any important player injured at Athletic Club?: Yes, Nico Williams is having physical problems due to pubalgia.
What games are played in the Premier League?: Manchester City – Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa – Chelsea, Brighton – Arsenal and Newcastle – Manchester United.
When is the postponed LaLiga EA Sports match played?: Rayo Vallecano – Real Oviedo is played today, March 4, 2026.
Which team plays at home in the Coppa Italia?: Lazio plays at home against Atalanta.
What does it mean for a match to be “postponed”?: It means that the match was not played on its original date and has been rescheduled to be played later.