"It's the joyful and friendly relationship among fans that makes it so special"
"In the stadium, we can all mix and sit together without a problem,"
"We Basques love to eat and drink, and the derby is the perfect excuse to enjoy a good feast among friends before going to the pitch."
Fans of Athletic Club and Real Sociedad maintain a rivalry defined by respect and a shared Basque identity rather than hostility. Both clubs sit about 60 miles apart on Spain's north-west coast, and matchdays often begin with poteo, traditional pub crawls where supporters share drinks, laughter, and songs. Supporters commonly mix and sit together inside stadiums without issues, reinforcing sportsmanship and friendly banter. Food and drink are central to pre-match rituals, creating communal celebrations. A Sunday match at San Mamés (20:00 GMT) sees Athletic, who lost 3-2 in November's reverse, face Real Sociedad, who sit three points clear in La Liga.
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