"No, we're playing because we want the best possible result,"
"We have 180 minutes to play, and the game isn't over after 90 minutes, but we have to get the best possible result and the best possible performance from our team, and that's our mentality."
"We're not going to Bilbao with the handbrake on. If we're too cautious or careful, there's a risk we won't be competitive enough to withstand the pressure at San Mames."
"Therefore, we have to go there with intensity and connection. We have to keep doing all the things that have made us strong in recent weeks, because otherwise, we won't function very well."
Real Sociedad will not adopt a cautious approach for the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Athletic Club and will pursue the best possible result while treating the tie as 180 minutes. La Real reached the last four after a 3-2 win over Alaves and boast an exceptional away record in the competition (W12 D2), with 10 clean sheets in their last 14 road games and 20 clean sheets in their last 30 away matches. The team is in strong form in 2026 (W5 D3 in eight matches) and will rely on intensity, connection, and recent strengths.
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