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[traditional music playing]

[man] In the Basque Country, the sun doesn't come out that much.

It's mostly cloudy all day.

We get a lot of rain here.

But that also means we get to enjoy some beautiful landscapes.

[ox groaning]

[traditional music continues]

[man] When you think of someone from the Basque Country,

you think of someone strong and robust.

Someone who can overcome any obstacle in their path,

especially by using their strength.

Someone very passionate, especially when it comes to football.

[commentator] Here comes Real Sociedad.

Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad

are the two biggest teams in the Basque Country.

Come on! Go, go, go!

[Villalón] They've been competing against each other for over 100 years.

[man] Come on. Come on, José! Come on.

Athletic Bilbao is an historic club in LaLiga.

ATHLETIC CHAMPIONS

Eight league titles, 24 Copa del Rey, and three Super Cups.

Athletic Bilbao are a great team,

but when I talk to our players,

I tell them our main goal is to win LaLiga.

We won LaLiga in '82.

LALIGA CHAMPIONS 1981–82 REAL SOCIEDAD

We've reached European competitions for the last four years now.

This year, we're in the Champions League.

They probably think they're the Kings of the North now.

But if you ask us, there's no doubt we're the best team around here.

[commentator] Today, it's Real Sociedad versus Athletic Bilbao.

Our neighbours are our rivals.

LALIGA : ALL ACCESS

KING OF THE NORTH ATHLETIC CLUB AND REAL SOCIEDAD

[man] How's it going, guys?

All right?

[woman] Fine.

How was school today?

Hey?

Iker!

All right, dear?

Sit down.

Let's check your backpacks, shall we?

-Any homework, darling? -[woman] No more?

Let's have a look, then.

-[girl] No. -Don't you have any today?

I'm Iker Muniain, and I've fulfilled my childhood dream

of captaining Athletic Bilbao and playing for the club I love so much.

-How about some LaLiga stickers? -Yeah.

-Are going to help your brother? -No.

I'm 30 years old. I've been playing for Athletic Bilbao since I was 12.

-Wow! Look who I got! -[boy] You?

-That's crazy! -[boy] Dad!

-[Muniain] Oh wow! I don't believe it. -[woman] Lucky you!

I made my debut in the first division when I was 16.

[commentator] Martínez to Muniain... and it's a goal!

At just 16, Iker Muniain has scored.

The youth academy is like a goldmine for us.

We have to teach the kids to continue and improve the team,

because in the end, the future of the club largely depends on them.

Athletic Bilbao is unique due to its philosophy.

To play for Athletic Bilbao, you must be born in the Basque Country,

or have played for the youth teams of a club in the Basque Country.

[youth players chattering]

If you look at the squads of the different teams,

the number of foreign players is crazy now.

That's fine, but here we only have local players.

SPAIN - FRANCE

[Villalón] Athletic Bilbao uses a model

that only includes players from the Basque Country,

which includes Navarre and the French Basque Country,

whereas Real Sociedad uses a completely different model.

REPORTER FOR MOVISTAR PLUS+

[upbeat rhythmic music playing]

[birds squawking]

[man] Real Sociedad, to me, means sacrifice.

It also means joy and happiness.

And managing emotions so that the club can better represent

the people of Gipuzkoa, and all the other fans.

I'm Jokin Aperribay, president of Real Sociedad.

I work at the club of my dreams.

When it comes to the philosophy of Real Sociedad,

we have a model that encompasses everything.

60% of our first team is made up

of players who've come through our youth academy.

The other 40% is from elsewhere.

We don't check passports.

We want people with different perspectives who can help our club to grow.

-What's up, kid? -Yeah, all good.

You all right?

[man] The club's great samurai!

-Welcome. -Thanks.

-You look tanned! -Hell yeah!

TAKE KUBO PLAYER FOR REAL SOCIEDAD

Hi, I'm Takefusa Kubo,

and I'm a football player for Real Sociedad.

I play to be the best because I want to be,

and believe I can be the best player in the history of Japan.

[exciting music playing]

[commentator 1] ...controls it, Take gets into the area and goal!

[Villalón] Since Take Kubo arrived at Real Sociedad,

he's become one of their biggest stars.

[commentator 2] Goal by Take Kubo!

One problem that Real Sociedad has

is that most of their foreign talent ends up leaving.

It's happened with Griezmann,

with Isak, and Ødegaard.

So perhaps one of their keys to becoming an elite club

is that they keep hold of their foreign talent.

[exciting music continues]

[Kubo] I think Real Sociedad has signed some good players,

and I'm one of them, obviously.

I'd even say that they did well when they signed me,

and so did I with them.

[Aperribay] Take's hit the ground running with fans,

both on and off the pitch.

I'd love for him to stay at Real Sociedad for many years, but that'll be his choice.

[music fades out]

ATHLETIC CLUB TRAINING GROUNDS

[players chattering]

Go sit with those nerds. You're not sitting here today.

[players laughing]

You see that, bro?

Athletic Bilbao is a lifestyle, like a religion.

We fight alongside the other Basque players.

[indistinct chatter]

PLAYER FOR ATHLETIC CLUB

We're seeing more and more Black players in the youth teams who, like me,

were born in the Basque Country.

[player 1] Hey. Look who's here. Good morning.

How are we, gents?

[Muniain] It might seem like we're shooting ourselves in the foot

with this philosophy,

but the upside is that it makes this team a family.

-Cutting it fine, aren't you? -The others have only just arrived.

We have players who have been together for eight, ten or 12 years.

Ever since the youth teams.

[player 2] Careful, don't burn yourself!

[Muniain] Having a teammate who you've just met

is not the same as having one who's a friend, is it?

Let's get cracking.

-[woman] Okay, guys. See you later. -All right. Bye, everyone.

[man] Everyone knows that Athletic Bilbao means a lot to the people round here.

In fact, it means everything to them.

[shouting] Athletic!

[group cheer]

I'm Ernesto Valverde, the coach of Athletic Bilbao.

[traditional music playing]

Athletic Bilbao has an important advantage over other clubs that I've been at.

And that's the solidarity in the dressing room.

It doesn't exist anywhere else.

[player 1] Come on, let's go. Let's do this!

[overlapping cheers of encouragement]

[player 2] Come on, let's do it, guys!

[overlapping hype chatter]

One, two, three, Athletic!

But obviously, Athletic Bilbao's whole philosophy

has to be backed up with results.

[crowd singing in Basque] ♪ Athletic ♪

♪ You have the willpower ♪

♪ Of the ancient oak tree ♪

♪ Blooming like new flowers ♪

We're all very proud of our philosophy,

but now we have to go out there and win games.

-[commentator 1] Athletic Bilbao kick off. -[whistle blows]

Here's Ayoze. Real Betis are playing really well.

Ayoze again... And here's Willian!

Goal!

Just two minutes in, and Real Betis score with the first shot on target.

Aitor Ruibal goes into the area. He plays it to Isco.

Goal!

Real Betis are on fire.

Those first two goals were a huge blow

because they scored with their first two attacks.

[commentator 1] A quick one-two into the lions' den.

Look at Real Betis, look at Athletic Bilbao.

[dramatic stinger]

[commentator 2] Real Sociedad are looking for their first win against López's team,

and the fans are cheering.

[fans singing in Basque] ♪ Always, always Dearest, dearest, dearest ♪

[commentator 2] Mikel Oyarzabal is back, and is determined to get the first win.

And there's no better place to do this than at home.

-[exciting music playing] -[whistle blows]

[commentator 2] Right, that's kick-off.

Well, it looks like Real Sociedad are really going for it.

Maybe too much?

The ball goes through to Take Kubo.

Take is through on goal...

Goal!

[man] Takefusa really is a phenomenal player.

He can lose his marker at any moment and create a goal-scoring opportunity.

[music fades out]

It's important to keep players like Take.

He's a talent that's rare on the market.

[commentator 2] There's that smile.

[commentator 1] Into the 14th minute of the first half.

Real Betis lead 2-0.

Athletic Bilbao need a goal,

or at least to scare Real Betis, to get back in the game.

Our aim is to never give up, even when we're losing.

[exciting music resumes]

[commentator 1] San Mamés has this aura.

Even if you're winning 2-0, it feels like a long match.

I like looking to my left or right

and seeing teammates that I've been playing with for years,

knowing that they've got my back.

[commentator 1] Iñaki Williams is running at full speed.

He receives it in the area. He's in on goal!

-[dramatic stinger] -[whistle blows]

[commentator 1] We have a decision. And penalty.

[music fades out]

-[crowd cheering] -[commentator 1] Goal!

Athletic Bilbao aren't wasting any time.

[exciting music playing]

Great play from Nico! Still Nico. Nico, Nico, Nico!

-Into the area... -[crowd exclaiming]

[commentator 1] There it is. Penalty!

We kept on trying, and we finally got the second penalty.

[commentator 1] Mikel Vesga takes it again.

And hits it down the middle!

Goal!

Two for Athletic Bilbao, two for Real Betis.

-[exciting music ends] -[crowd singing]

[Valverde] Other teams are always a bit scared of us because of our stadium,

and of all the support we have.

Other teams also get support,

but nowhere's like here.

[crowd chanting] Athletic! Athletic! Athletic!

There's always been that magic at San Mamés when we need it most,

and that's what keeps us believing.

[singing continues]

And it's that affinity between the fans and players that turns us into a tsunami.

[commentator 1] Nico passes the ball to Muniain!

[epic music playing]

Hits the post!

Would have been some goal.

Great play by Iker Muniain.

It's messy.

The ball is still in play here.

Iñaki Williams!

Goal!

Crazy game, Iñaki Williams on the right!

Villalibre!

Unai Gómez!

[music builds]

-[whistle blows] -[music ends]

[crowd cheering]

[commentator 1] And Athletic Bilbao take the victory.

The team from San Mamés really deserved the victory.

They never stopped believing, and they managed to find the win.

[crowd singing]

[techno music playing]

Yeah, great. Really happy.

The night didn't get off to a good start,

but we fixed it. [laughs]

[commentator 2] We're almost 14 minutes into the first half.

What a fascinating game.

And it's Carlos, what a ball...

And he scores! Goal! That's 1-1.

[tense music playing]

[commentator 2] Imanol Alguacil's boys are reeling.

Real Sociedad 1, Granada 1.

[exciting music playing]

A dizzying number of touches there by Take Kubo.

You just can't tell which way he's going to go.

Real Sociedad are going for goal!

And it's Kubo! Goal!

Kubo scores for Real Sociedad!

Brais... He passes it.

And what a goal!

Pass from Oyarzabal. And it's a goal!

He hesitates, cuts back again. Traoré.

The ball bounces back to Kubo.

Oyarzabal! It's another!

[whistle blows]

Take Kubo, with his two goals today,

has scored three goals so far this season.

-[crowd chanting] Kubo! -[music fades out]

[Villalón] Recently, Real Sociedad's model,

which uses players from both the youth academy and foreign players,

has been very successful for them.

They won the Copa del Rey,

and also qualified for the Champions League.

But there's always been this rivalry in the north based on their philosophies.

-[dramatic percussion music playing] -And Athletic Bilbao,

with their 125-year history,

obviously believe that their model works best.

[Valverde] I've no doubt we're the best team round here.

But Real Sociedad believe the same thing too, and that's okay.

That's what makes our rivalry different from others.

Who's the best team in the north?

[commentator] It's Real Sociedad facing Athletic Bilbao.

[Aperribay] These rival games always leave one team ecstatic

and the other distraught.

And we have to face each other to find out who's the best team.

[birds squawking]

[player] Each year I play for Real Sociedad,

the more I realise that each game is so important, and it has to be won.

Every game's important,

but a derby is a chance to make things right,

and show the club that I'm worthy of its trust.

I'm Robin Le Normand, and I'm a football player.

PLAYER FOR REAL SOCIEDAD

-[phone ringing] -[call connecting]

You always pick up.

[woman laughing]

I'm on my way to training. Any news about Christmas?

-[woman] I still haven't thought about it. -Oh.

[woman] But I'm on it. Don't worry.

Okay.

My parents have never had an easy life.

They came from very humble families.

They've had to work hard so that we, their children, never needed anything.

Will Dad be there tonight?

[mom] Yes, he'll be there.

-Okay. -[mom] Okay.

That's all.

[mom] Love you.

-Kisses. Love you. -[mom] Kisses.

-Bye-bye. -Bye.

-How are you. Good? -Good.

[gentle music playing]

I always knew that I wanted to be a football player.

I started out in France, in my hometown.

I played for Brest,

a club that was in the second division.

And suddenly I get a call

and they say that they need to talk to me.

We met and it didn't take long.

Within ten minutes,

they told me that there was no longer place for me there.

-[trainer] Water, Robin? -[Le Normand] In a bit.

[trainer] Okay, have some after.

First, you cry, because it feels like the end of the world,

your dream, and your ambition.

It was a difficult time, to be honest.

-[trainer] Can you do it? -Yeah, yeah.

But something that I learned from my parents

is that if you want to do something, you have to work hard.

-Hop! -[Le Normand groaning]

[trainer] Come on. Okay.

Wah!

I was lucky that one of Real Sociedad's scouts

had been watching me for a few years.

When I got here,

I wasn't fit enough to play in the reserves,

let alone the first team.

I needed time.

That's why I'm always so grateful to Real Sociedad for giving me time.

I went on to win a trophy with them,

and I also got to play for the Spanish national team.

I owe Real Sociedad my whole career.

That's the truth.

[bird twittering]

[upbeat music playing]

[Muniain] Oh, he's getting dizzy. Yes.

[Muniain laughing]

Now what?

Oh!

I've given my whole life to Athletic Bilbao,

because I feel like I owed it to them, because they've given me everything too.

You won't score a single goal.

I've been playing football at a high level for many years now.

And it's true that other clubs

might be able to offer me more money than I could earn here.

Come on, do something.

What? You can't get past me!

And it's difficult for people to understand,

but many of us players feel this way.

Come on, Iker!

No!

This is something that's been passed down from generation to generation,

and that's what this is all about, building on the history of the club.

[music fades out]

-[man] Oihan, come here. -No.

Ah!

My name's Oihan Sancet.

Iker Muniain is my role model,

because he made it into the first team when he was very young.

He's been at this club his whole life.

[rock music playing]

[Valverde] Oihan Sancet is a young international football player,

and he needs to learn the same things Iker has learned over the years.

Often when young players join us,

they want everything to happen very quickly.

One day they play well, the next day badly.

[players chattering]

But your job is to score a goal today, and tomorrow another.

You've got to earn the referee's respect, and your opponent's respect too.

You can tell when someone's inexperienced.

It's all part of the job.

More or less.

[music ends]

PAMPLONA EL SADAR STADIUM

[tense music playing]

The game against Osasuna is a big one for Sancet.

He's starting in Muniain's position,

so he needs to show he's got what it takes to match the captain.

I get frustrated too, but I don't show it.

I enjoy playing, and being in the starting line-up.

But when you're not in it, you just have to deal with it.

[crowd chanting] Osasuna! Osasuna! Osasuna!

In the game against Osasuna,

I had a little altercation with David García.

[whistle blows]

[commentator 1] What's happening on the pitch? It's getting a little heated.

A few sparks there between Sancet and David García.

[Valverde] So Oihan gets caught up in a situation

where he's being pulled, and his throat is grabbed.

And his reaction is to grab the other guy's throat.

I mean, it's ridiculous.

Especially when you still have 40 minutes left.

[commentator 1] Sancet is sent off.

[commentator 2] Yes, red card!

The referee obviously gave us both a yellow card.

It was my second yellow, and I got sent off.

[commentator 1] He has to make his way back to the changing room. Red card.

[Sancet] I don't think that would have happened to Iker.

He'd have been a bit more sensible.

But I'm a bit too immature, and jump into situations when I shouldn't.

[commentator 1] Athletic Bilbao are down a player.

[Sancet] The coach told me to use my head a bit more, and to think things through.

[commentator 1] That was the final play of the game, and it ends 2-nil.

[Valverde] Would I have grabbed him by the neck? Yeah, maybe. [laughs]

MATCHDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 17TH 2023

[Casillas] When someone from another team comes to the Bernabéu Stadium,

I think it must be pretty intimidating.

It's an ideal scenario.

Any touch of brilliance you show will always be remembered.

CAPTAIN OF SPAIN'S WORLD CUP-WINNING TEAM

[Villalón] This is obviously an important game for Kubo,

because, like many kids, he dreamt of playing for Real Madrid.

He actually signed for them, and made his debut in the first team.

But it seems he wasn't quite at the level they needed,

so he got transferred.

To play for those big teams,

I think I really have to establish myself as a football player.

[upbeat music playing]

[commentator] Game on. Real Sociedad attack.

Kubo on the right wing.

He cuts inside, crosses it near the penalty spot and...

Barrene!

First shot, no! Second one, yes!

Goal!

Kubo looks for a teammate. He's in no hurry.

Kepa saves it!

Take Kubo is on fire.

I think I'm playing better here than I've played at any other club.

And their style of playing is very similar to mine.

[commentator] Kubo enters the area. He opens up.

Take wants to shoot. Still Take. Take!

Disallowed goal for Real Sociedad!

Oyarzabal is clearly offside there.

Real Madrid's first attack of the second half is down the wing.

Fran García in the area, he pulls it back to Valverde...

What a goal!

Cross from Fran García to the back post.

Joselu!

At the end of the day, it's Real Madrid.

You might play well,

but if they also play well, there's nothing you can do.

-[music fades out] -[whistle blows]

[Villalón] Take Kubo's amazing performance

wasn't enough for Real Sociedad to win the match,

but it really helped him on a personal level

to show what he can do against the team that let him go.

-[man] Um... -[Sancet] Okay.

Which team?

Bilbao or Sociedad?

Why do you want to be Real Sociedad?

-How about Bilbao versus Bilbao? -Let's do it.

[Sancet] I'm playing by myself!

You gonna score?

Yes! [laughing]

-5-nil. That was amazing, but you suck! -Totally.

Calm down, you know how this ends.

-Yeah? -How?

You'll get sent off.

You idiot.

[both laughing]

What an asshole.

You'll get sent off, bro.

Okay, shut up. Best not to think about it.

You got to be careful of those things.

-Red cards? -Yeah.

-Yeah. I totally lost it. -You're playing at the highest level now.

You can't just go around losing your temper like that anymore.

Yeah, I know. You're right. The coach said the same thing.

But the truth is I'm very hot-headed.

I get involved when I shouldn't. But, okay, I've got to learn.

[man] You'll be all right.

Great goal from Oihan! [laughing]

MATCHDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 22ND 2023

[commentator 1] Welcome to Mendizorroza, home of Deportivo Alavés,

one of the three Basque teams in LaLiga.

Athletic Bilbao haven't won here for 20 years.

Valverde's counting on Oihan Sancet again after being sent off against Osasuna.

[intense music playing]

[Muniain] I really like Oihan Sancet as a player,

but I also have to say that, as a competitive player,

I like playing and I like competing,

so the more minutes I play the better.

[commentator 1] With the return of Williams and Sancet,

the former starting players are now back on the bench.

-[commentator 2] Muniain and Lekue. -Exactly.

[Valverde] Iker Muniain is a big part of Athletic Bilbao's history,

having played so many games.

But when you reach 30 years of age, you're past your prime.

You have more years behind you than in front of you.

[commentator 1] Good luck to Deportivo Alavés and good luck to Athletic Bilbao.

[Williams] Oihan is a phenomenal player.

He's the one player that can open up the game and get us attacking.

[Valverde] Oihan has that quality of excellence.

He's there by himself. You give him the ball and he turns.

[commentator 1] He's marked, but Sancet turns...

And his finish is just...

[commentator 1] ...trying to cross it in, he plays it back...

Sancet!

-And goal! -[music fades out]

That was my first goal in LaLiga this season, and it was a huge high.

-Hey. -[man] Great game!

Yeah, thanks!

-[man] How was the goal? -Beautiful.

Honestly, it went in like a dream.

[Villa] With their philosophy,

they have to train football players from childhood

in order to prepare them for the first team.

They know that they'll need them, and that they'll need to use them.

TOP GOAL SCORER FOR SPAIN

Because they have a very small chance of signing players on the market,

they prioritise a certain portion of players from the youth academy.

Sancet is one of them.

APRIL 1, 2023

[commentator 1] Oihan Sancet's got the microphone.

Is this karaoke? Let's listen.

So, I've extended my contract.

[commentator 1] Wow! What an announcement.

[Sancet] I knew that extending my contract was important for the fans too.

[commentator 1] The fans are going wild!

[Sancet] 2032.

[commentator 2] Wow! That's huge.

[commentator 1] Nine years. A nine-year contract!

[Sancet] They have to keep people at the club.

They can't let people go because they can't just sign anyone.

[Muniain] It's not so easy for us to get a super talent out of the youth academy.

The easiest way, of course,

is to scour the market, pay them,

sign them, and have them play for your team.

The fact that players want to stay at Athletic Bilbao is a big win in my book.

-[wind gusting] -[birds squawking]

[man] Let's just start with a massage, okay?

REAL SOCIEDAD TRAINING CENTRE

So Robin, how are you feeling after that knock?

Well, to be honest,

of all the fractures I've had, it's not the worst.

[man] Yeah, you've had fractures all over!

I saw it, but you can tell me more. Let's talk about it.

Yeah. It was a hard collision.

-[man] The fracture was really nasty. -Yeah. In the video...

[Le Normand] So before the derby match, we played against Getafe

and as I jumped up...

PLAYER FOR REAL SOCIEDAD

[ominous stinger playing]

[dramatic impact sounds]

I broke my jaw.

So I move my jaw and it cracked.

-[man] So you noticed it? -I could hear it.

As soon as it happened, I knew. Completely broken.

Did you see the video?

Yeah, in the video, it looks really nasty.

And with the derby coming up as well...

Yeah. Sure.

I need to think about it.

-[waves crashing] -[birds squawking]

[commentator] Hi, everyone! Welcome to Donosti! Welcome to LaLiga!

MATCHDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 30TH 2023

Today is the Basque derby between Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao.

-[fans singing and cheering] -[traditional music playing]

For me, this Basque derby is the best in the world.

[Oyarzabal] People experience it differently.

Not just the players, but the fans as well.

-[horn honking rhythmically] -[fans] Heya!

The derby is always very heated.

We really do have a lot at stake.

We know how much this means to the fans.

[fans cheering and singing]

So we know that when we play against Real Sociedad,

we're playing to be the best team in the north of Spain.

[fans] Athletic Club!

[music ends]

And you guys at Netflix, the documentary makers,

all those involved,

you guys put on a soundtrack,

and it feels like we're entering the coliseum.

-[producer] We'll add some cool music. -Of course, that's the beauty of it all.

[epic music playing]

[commentator] This is one of the most special games of the year,

with the most tradition and history.

The duels between Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao

are a true legacy of LaLiga,

and of European and international football.

[music ends]

[man] Hey, Muni, what's that ugly, plastic building?

[laughing]

[dramatic stinger playing]

[sombre music playing]

I can't play against Real Sociedad because I got sent off in the last match.

[commentator 1] This is their third push to open up an opportunity.

It was a free ball, and I was going to get there before my opponent.

[dramatic impacts sound]

[commentator 2] That's a really dangerous play going in high like that!

[Sancet] So I raised my foot really high, and he comes in with his head.

The referee saw it as a high challenge,

and it didn't take long for him to send me off.

[commentator] Red card for Oihan Sancet for that challenge on Diego Rico.

To be honest, I felt really bad about it at the time.

Sancet's had two red cards in seven games.

It's not ideal, to put it lightly.

Missing the game against Real Sociedad is really tough,

especially seeing it on TV and wanting to be on the pitch so I can help my team.

[dramatic stinger plays]

Wait here, okay?

[players chatting]

You have to say to yourself,

"I'm still here, and I've got a lot of games left in me."

"I've still got the energy."

"I've still got the enthusiasm to contribute to the team."

[Muniain] Come on, let's go. Go, go, go. Full commitment, guys. Okay?

Let's remember what we have to do. Come on, we've got this.

-[man] Let's go, guys. -Let's go.

[Le Normand] The derby is next. and I don't know if I'm going to be ready,

because I can't eat, can't open my mouth, and can't even clean my teeth.

[upbeat music playing]

So before the game, I spoke to the coach, and I told him that I have to play.

[all saying the Lord's Prayer in Spanish]

The doctor had a mask made for me,

so we'll see if I can play with it on.

[the Lord's Prayer continues]

But after everything I've been through, and everything they've given me,

this is an opportunity to show the club that I'm worthy of its trust.

[Muniain] Being the captain of this special club

is an enormous responsibility,

and you have to do your best for the armband,

for the badge, and for the history.

[Muniain] Let's go, guys!

Who's the best?

[all] Athletic!

[exciting music playing]

[commentator] We can see some very excited and very focused faces here

before the game kicks off.

It's the first Basque derby this season.

Athletic Bilbao are looking for an away win.

And the game is underway!

First attack by the team in red and white.

But Athletic Bilbao lost it very quickly.

Real Sociedad has it.

Wide to Barrenetxea.

[Valverde] To be honest, derbies are tough,

tougher on the pitch than they are in the stands.

[exciting music continues]

[commentator] Watch out, there's some pushing,

and Le Normand is among them.

[crowd exclaiming]

-[whistle blows] -[sombre music playing]

[commentator] The referee blew for an earlier foul,

and it's the first yellow card of the game.

The free kick was taken by Brais.

And, well...

I hit it.

-[commentator] Goal for Real Sociedad! -[uplifting music playing]

[Le Normand] Scoring a goal means a lot, but scoring against Athletic Bilbao...

[commentator] Goal from Robin Le Normand!

It feels liberating.

It's like giving them back everything they gave me.

[commentator] Real Sociedad 1, Athletic Bilbao nil.

[music fades out]

The whole time that we were there, losing that match,

the team kept on believing until the bitter end,

and we never threw in the towel.

[commentator] The ball comes to Muniain. Muniain turns pursued by Zubimendi.

[exciting music playing]

Muniain goes down. The referee says no foul.

All we wanted to do was score a goal and draw the game.

[commentator] Nico crosses it. Ricochet. Iñaki gets it.

No!

Iñaki Williams with the attempt.

Muniain on the edge of the area.

He turns. He's got the ball.

Out wide to De Marcos...

Cross headed wide by Dani García.

We are a family that fights, and we fight with everything that we've got.

[Muniain] And in difficult moments,

which we sometimes have to go through when we're competing...

it shows.

[commentator] Ball to Ander Herrera.

Ander plays it to the edge of the box.

De Marcos...

That is when we show our love for each other and become strong, always.

[commentator] Iñaki controls the ball, does a full turn,

plays a through ball to Muniain.

Remiro's foot denies a goal for Athletic Bilbao.

[Oyarzabal] Take has a winning mentality.

I think it's a good thing that people from outside have that kind of attitude.

They come here to help complement the team.

[commentator] Real Sociedad. Ball to Brais.

He crosses it to Omar Sadiq, who lets it run.

Kubo appears!

Goal!

[tense music playing]

[commentator] To be a top player, you have to score those goals in important games,

and at just 22 years of age, that's the path that Take Kubo's on.

[Valverde] Really good players take the opportunity when the moment comes.

Kubo didn't miss.

He showed no mercy.

[commentator] Martín Zubimendi gets it.

He plays a long ball.

Oyarzabal is one-on-one. He's going to score.

He scored!

Amazing goal from Oyazarbal,

which brings the score to 3-nil for Real Sociedad.

-[music ends] -[crowd singing and cheering]

[commentator] Real Sociedad 3, Athletic Bilbao 0.

[whistle blows]

[commentator] That's the last kick of the game.

The clash of the Basque derby is over.

Well, it's 3-nil.

It's not the best result for a derby, that's for sure.

[Muniain] After the game ended,

we felt totally empty because of the huge effort we put in.

But proud as well.

Proud because we never gave up,

because we always try to get back into a game, no matter how difficult it is.

[players cheering]

[Le Normand] This victory represents the club's philosophy,

which is about putting our trust in our young players.

Come on!

But it's also about quickly integrating foreign players into the team.

I think it's the ideal model.

[dramatic music playing]

[narrator] Real Sociedad overtakes Athletic Bilbao in fifth place.

Real Betis is in last place for European qualifying.

Valencia and Getafe continue to surprise,

after last season's threat of relegation.

On the contrary, Villarreal, with Pacheta as coach,

things aren't improving at the bottom.

-[music fades out] -[birds squawking]

[radio host 1] Hearing rumours that Take might go back to Real Madrid next season.

[host 2] Yeah, I've been asked about that.

MARCA RADIO DONOSTI

It wouldn't surprise me with the issues they've been having with the right wing.

I don't think Take's next move should be to go back to Real Madrid.

In my opinion, he should look to the future,

and try to find the best place for him, and hopefully, that's at Real Sociedad.

[Kubo] For now, my plan is to stay at Real Sociedad.

But what if someone makes an offer of 100 million euros, for example?

Then it would happen for sure.

It's impossible for me to guarantee that I'll stay here my whole life.

-What's up? -Good.

-All good? -Yeah, man.

You went to school near here, right?

I studied at the school right next door, at Lauro.

So that's why you brought me all this way.

[both laughing]

We still got lost on the way here.

[students cheering]

[Muniain] The boys are escorting us!

We live in a world now where very few players

really take on the badge and shirt as their own.

But being able to lead by example is a magnificent feeling.

That feeling is really amazing.

And we are the ones who need to lead by example,

because we're the visible face of all this.

Seeing all the young kids coming through

is the clearest sign that our philosophy is alive,

and that we can still have faith in it.

[Villalón] Real Sociedad won the first Basque derby,

and the rematch will take place

at San Mamés in the second half of the season.

But we still have to find out who will top the league after the first half,

because Girona, led by Míchel Sánchez,

are the big surprise who are holding their own against the stronger teams.

[commentator 1] Who would have said that Girona and Real Madrid

would be competing for the top spot in LaLiga?

Goal!

[commentator 2] 5-2 to Girona.

Twenty-five points after the first ten games!

We have to keep the ball.

We have to play with character, like we're playing in the street.

This is the best Girona team in history.

We're going to have our greatest season finish ever and it isn't over yet.

[epic music playing]

[music fades out]