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HISTORY
The Basque Derby refers to one of the most charismatic derbies in the history of LaLiga.
This duel features Athletic Club de Bilbao and Real Sociedad, the two most successful clubs in the Basque Country.
The rivalry between Athletic Club de Bilbao and Real Sociedad goes beyond the 90 minutes played on the pitch. The Basque Derby itself breathes passion, love for the colours, and the feeling of belonging to San Sebastian and Bilbao.
During the week prior to the derby between Athletic Club de Bilbao and Real Sociedad, and on match day, every corner of Bilbao and San Sebastian breathes one of the healthiest rivalries in Spanish football, where family, neighbours and friends enjoy the Basque derby party.
The first official Athletic Club de Bilbao - Real Sociedad match in LaLiga was played in the 1928-29 season, on 28 April 1929, with the Bilbao side winning 4-2.
Iker Muniain is the player who has played the most "El Derbi Vasco" matches with 21 games, while Nihat Kahveci is the player who has scored the most goals in the Basque derby with 7 goals.
Results of the Basque derby between Athletic Club de Bilbao and Real Sociedad: a total of 150 matches have been played, in which Real Sociedad have won 51 times, Athletic Club de Bilbao have won 39 times and the match has ended in a draw on 60 occasions.