Team Arrives at Stadium Amidst Songs and Flares Creating a Vibrant Atmosphere
The atmosphere at Anoeta Stadium was electric on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Fans gathered to support the Real Sociedad as they faced their rivals, Athletic Club, in a critical derby match. The excitement began early in the day around 4:00 PM with the rallying cry, “En las buenas voy a estar, en las malas mucho más.”
Team Arrives at Stadium Amidst Songs and Flares
Thousands of devoted Real supporters, known as realzales, filled the area surrounding the stadium. Despite the rain, the fans showed unwavering enthusiasm. The team’s bus arrived from their training ground in Zubieta, traveling through the Hospitales area. Families lined the streets, eagerly awaiting the team’s arrival.
- 3,000 fans gathered at the Velódromo for the bus’s arrival.
- Fans used flares to enhance the celebratory atmosphere.
- The team bus slowed down to prolong the experience, similar to their arrival during a match against Real Madrid last season.
As the bus drew closer, players disembarked, allowing them to connect with their supporters. Sergio Francisco, among the players, expressed his excitement, unable to hide his smile as the reality of the day set in. The players, familiar with such receptions, took a moment to stop and sing together with the fans, with the classic anthem “hemen dago Bultzada” echoing throughout the vicinity.
Uniting Team and Fans
This shared moment of joy highlighted the bond between the team and their supporters, a sight seldom seen in recent times. Players like Oyarzabal, Remiro, Aihen, and Aritz embraced various fans, further intensifying the sense of unity as they prepared to step onto the pitch.
With anticipation building, the true test lay ahead on the field as the team aimed for victory against their rivals. The vibrant atmosphere created by the fans would surely provide additional motivation for the players as they took to the pitch. Only time would tell if the energy would translate into a win for Real Sociedad.
