Barcelona, Jan 30, 2026 (AFP) - Contrasting fortunes add Basque derby edge for Matarazzo's revived Sociedad

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Despite his optimism even Real Sociedad coach Pellegrino Matarazzo would not have banked on going five games unbeaten after his appointment, including clashes against champions Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. On Sunday the American's revived La Real visit rivals Athletic Bilbao in a Basque derby clash made all the more charged by Ernesto Valverde's team's poor form. Matarazzo, a New Jersey native, had only coached in Germany before replacing Sergi......

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