Statement of objectives

Not long ago, declaring that the club’s goal was to be in Europe without appeal, that club Real Sociedad, was like bravado, bravado, more common in other latitudes and other work cultures than ours. But things have changed dramatically in recent years… and not by chance. The repeated appearance of the Royal Society on the continental scene ceased to be an isolated event, almost an accident, to become a habit, almost a routine, a remarkable work. Real Sociedad’s director of football himself, Robert Olabe, prompted the appearance of the runner-up team in the League (2002-03), as he was at the time, sporting director, and admitted that it was possible that that team, perhaps not even the club, was ready to respond to the demands inherent in participating in the most prestigious continental club tournaments. And not because they didn’t have good footballers, which they did, but because of their inability to support themselves over time, that is, without a solid foundation to support them. It can almost be said that it was a flash in the pan, and that, as it appears, it is gone. It would take another ten years for La Real to earn a European ticket with these qualities stamped on it. But, as I said, the circumstances, the context, have changed, and the results have been accompanied, giving the project the brand of authenticity that characterizes it. This Real is not a giant with feet of clay, quickly up and running, at the stroke of a checkbook; on the contrary, this new reality is cooked over a slow fire, without haste, step by step, until the desired level of integration is reached. It has nothing to do with that “Super Depor” from Lendoiro, built on different foundations, and born with an expiration date. This Real aims to combine itself with the elite from proposals that are much more artisan, more coherent and at the same time distinguish themselves. In other words, an ambitious statement of purpose, but balanced on foundations pregnant with good sense.

WHITE LIFE MASTER

Five years ago, a footballing child born in Donostia left his comfort zone and left for Madrid in search of bigger challenges and titles to add to his professional record. Alvaro Odriozola He half succeeded, for, although it is true that the brilliance of their joint conquests was remarkable, their participation in these victories was, certainly, below their expectations.

But, leave the material, the tangible, that is undeniable Alvaro Odriozola strengthened his training as a footballer and as a person, in what he himself called “a life master’s degree”, and which, without a doubt, greatly contributed to the creation of the “character” we know today . It’s clear that the experiences his stay at the white club has given him are hard to come by elsewhere, and that’s something his realistic advisors also thought about when deciding to get him back.

In this Real there is a lot of quality, a lot of talent, but perhaps not so much experience, as many boards as the new demands of the competition can recommend. And it is there, there too, somewhere odriozola can offer an invaluable contribution.

The races are BACK IN REALITY

Certainly now that the summer season at the San Sebastián racetrack is coming to an end, new races are being announced… at the Reale Arena. Yes, because they report that a thoroughbred has been released from Zubieta, who is preparing his gallops on the Reale track. Alvaro Odriozola He is home again, and they tell me he is fit, excited and eager to stand again at the club of his life.

GREAT HOPE

Five new faces for the new course, and five unknowns to be clarified. On the right wing of the defense, two real “iron man” numbers odriozola and I brought it. On the left side, a “scotch spirit” matured in barrels. At heart, a sorcerer’s apprentice, Zakharyanand on the attack, the “fado-killer” interpreted by andre silva. All of them have high hopes. To confirm.

DID YOU KNOW…?

-Yes Mikel Merino will participate at some point in the next match -the one at the Santiago Bernabeu-, will complete 200 official matches in the competition at Real Sociedad

-In over 300 games with Real Sociedad, there is only one footballer currently, Mikel Oyarzabalwhich adds up to a total of 304 appearances.

-In the category of bicentennials there are two footballers: Aritz Elustondo with 233 and meGor Zubeldiawhich adds up to 222. illarramendi he left with 253.