Real Sociedad Aims for Historic 1,000th Victory at the Santiago Bernabéu

omidbasir- This Saturday, Real Sociedad will strive for a victory at the Santiago Bernabéu, a win that promises a triple celebration. Not only would it secure three crucial points for the league standings, but defeating a formidable opponent like Real Madrid would also mark their 1,000th victory in La Liga. This milestone would elevate the txuriurdin to be the eighth club to achieve such a feat. Although overcoming Álvaro Arbeloa’s squad will not be easy, the motivation is certainly present.

Should the 1,000th victory occur at the Bernabéu, the significance of the venue would certainly add to the memory of this achievement. Nonetheless, this figure stands as another illustrious chapter in Real Sociedad’s history, alongside unforgettable moments such as their first league title secured at El Molinón and the home celebration of their second title against Athletic at Atotxa.

Real Sociedad approaches this milestone after accumulating their first 999 victories from 2,629 matches, complemented by 659 draws and 971 losses. Their scoring record shows 3,644 goals for and 3,609 against, totaling 3,060 points in La Liga.

These statistics indicate that Real Sociedad has emerged victorious in 38% of their league encounters. As expected, Real Madrid and Barcelona lead this ranking with percentages exceeding 50%, closely followed by Atlético de Madrid, while Athletic stands at 43%.

The team’s performance has notably improved since the arrival of coach Pellegrino Matarazzo during the winter break. Under his guidance, Real Sociedad has secured four wins and two draws in the league, achieving a 66.6% success rate. This includes two cup victories against Osasuna and Deportivo Alavés, along with a 1-0 win at San Mamés on Wednesday. As a result, the path to the coveted 1,000th victory has become more attainable, following a slower accumulation of wins at the start of the season.