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Without AI, this match-day fairy tale would never have happened

Pellegrino Matarazzo and Real Sociedad are a perfect match, each propelling the other to greater heights. Their symbiosis has already hit a milestone, yet both are set to aim higher.

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Americans Abroad: Wright is Prem bound, Balogun on verge of history

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including several big goals and bigger results

Matarazzo becomes first American to win major European trophy

Pellegrino Matarazzo became the first American coach to win a major trophy in a top-five league Saturday, as his Real Sociedad side beat Atletico Madrid on penalties. Matarazzo is in his second season at La Real, and has taken the San Sebastian side to their first major trophy since 2019-2020 in a dramatic back-and-forth contest.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Copa del Rey final match between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad, as well as kick-off time and team news

Griezmann ready for emotional Atleti farewell in Copa final

Antoine Griezmann is preparing for a deeply emotional farewell as he enters the final weeks of his storied Atletico Madrid career. The Frenchman, who is set to join Orlando City in MLS this summer, has admitted that the excitement of reaching the Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad has helped him overcome the physical demands of an arduous season.

Flick exposes Simeone’s arrogance… Atlético caught between the dream of glory and the spectre of a disastrous season

It’s all or nothing.

UEFA shuts down PL clubs' appeal to increase UCL squad sizes

UEFA has formally dismissed a proposal from Premier League clubs to expand Champions League squad sizes following a significant backlash from their La Liga counterparts. The rejection comes despite concerns over player burnout and the increased physical demands of the newly expanded tournament format.

The stats point to a Real Sociedad trend that is set to continue

Real Sociedad games have served up plenty of goals this season. Is it worth backing that trend to continue as they push for European qualification?

Americans Abroad: Pulisic leads Milan into derby vs Inter

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including a huge derby and a series of cup matches.

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Real Madrid offer Mbappe injury update after striker sits out win

Real Madrid have issued an injury update on star striker Kylian Mbappe ahead of their meeting with Benfica on Tuesday night. The Spanish giants play the Portuguese side in their Champions League playoff clash as the two sides vie to secure a spot in the last-16 of Europe's elite club competition. The fixture sees the sides meet just weeks after Benfica's dramatic 4-2 win over Los Blancos in the group phase.

Real Madrid are 'lucky' to have Alexander-Arnold, claims Arbeloa

Real Madrid are 'lucky' to have Trent Alexander-Arnold, at least that's according to head coach Alvaro Arbeloa. Alexander-Arnold moved to the Spanish giants last summer on a free transfer, a transfer that irked Liverpool fans. However, the right-back has endured an indifferent start to life in Madrid, with injuries limiting the England's international's impact.

Bellingham takes girlfriend on Valentine's Day date to Real Madrid

Jude Bellingham treated his girlfriend, Ashlyn Castro, to a trip to the Bernabeu on Valentine's Day. The pair were spotted in the VIP section as Bellingham watched his Real Madrid team-mates ease to a 4-1 in over Real Sociedad on Saturday evening. The England international is currently sidelined after suffering a hamstring injury in the 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano earlier this month.

Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad predictions: Hosts to win to nil

We’ve got three Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad predictions for this La Liga encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, 14 February.

Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the LaLiga match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Copa del Rey winner odds: Value beyond the big three

Copa del Rey winner odds: Value beyond the two favourites

Albacete stunned Real Madrid in the last round of the Copa del Rey. Is it worth backing the shocks to continue in the quarter-finals and beyond?

‘Insane!' - De Jong vents fury at referee after Barca lose

Barcelona captain Frenkie de Jong launched a scathing attack on referee Jesus Gil Manzano following the club’s shock 2-1 defeat to Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena. The Dutchman accused the official of arrogance and poor time-keeping after a controversial night saw the La Liga leaders have three goals ruled out, leaving De Jong labelling the officiating as "insane" in a heated post-match interview.

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Yamal's magic goes to waste as Barca suffer shock defeat

Lamine Yamal was again the star of the show for Barcelona at the Anoeta on Sunday night but it was all for nothing as the La Liga leaders fell to a 2-1 loss at Real Sociedad. The Barca teen shone down the right but was unable to inspire the Blaugrana to victory, with Hansi Flick's men now just a point clear of arch rivals Real Madrid at the summit.

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📽️ | Barca 'Houdini' Yamal humiliates FOUR Sociedad defenders

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal left four Real Sociedad players for dead during a dazzling dribbling sequence at the Anoeta on Sunday night. The teenage star embarked on the scintillating run after picking the ball up in his own half, before playing a delightful pass through to Fermin Lopez.

Frequently asked questions

: A group of workers from the Woolwich Arsenal Armanent Factory, who called themselves Dial Square, formed a football team in 1886. They would later rename themselves to Royal Arsenal in the same year. In 1893, the club was renamed to Woolwich Arsenal, before finally being named just Arsenal in 1919, six years after they moved to Highbury.
: American billionaire Enos Stanley Kroenke is the owner of Arsenal, purchasing the club via Arsenal Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE).
: The Emirates Stadium is the name of Arsenal's stadium. It has been the team's home ground since 2006, replacing Highbury, which served as Arsenal's home venue from 1913.
: The Emirates Stadium has a capacity of 60,704 and is among the UK's biggest football venues.
: Arsenal have won 48 trophies till date, including 13 league titles and a record 14 FA Cups.
: Arsenal have 13 English top flight titles to their name, making them the third-most successful team behind Man Utd and Liverpool. They, however, won their last title over two decades ago.
: London-born Irish defender David O'Leary sits at the top of the list for most Arsenal appearances in history. O'Leary spent 18 years at the club and made 722 appearances in all competitions, ahead of Tony Adams, George Armstrong, and Lee Dixon.
: Thierry Henry is Arsenal's leading goalscorer of all-time with 228 goals in 377 games. No other Arsenal player has scored over 200 goals for the club, with Ian Wright sitting in second place (185 goals in 288 games).
: Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas, Dennis Bergkamp, Mesut Ozil, Robert Pires, and Robin van Persie are among the popular footballing names to have played for Arsenal.
: Arsene Wenger, Unai Emery, George Graham, and Herbert Chapman are among the biggest names to have been in charge of Arsenal throughout their notable history.
: Arsenal have a pretty unique nickname, called The Gunners. This nickname is a reference to the club's origins in the late 19th century, when a group of workers from the Royal Arsenal armanent factory in Woolwich formed the club. That's also the reason why the Arsenal badge includes a cannon.

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