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Football – Spain Cup – King's Cup – 2025/2026 season (0. round)
04. February 2026. 21:00h
Deportivo Alavés vs Real Sociedad
Mendizorrotza Stadium, Vitoria-Gasteiz, ES
2026
04
February
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Tickets for Deportivo Alaves – Real Sociedad, Kup Kralja 2025/2026 at Mendizorrotza in Vitoria-Gasteiz

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Derby in the cup with a stake that exceeds one game

Deportivo Alaves and Real Sociedad on February 4th in Vitoria Gasteiz play a cup match that in the same evening carries both the emotion of a derby and the pressure of a knockout format, because one detail often turns around the whole scenario. The time is set at 21:00, and the stage is Mendizorrotza, a stadium known for tight stands and the feeling that the audience is constantly within reach of the action. In such meetings the fan impulse often starts even days earlier, so ticket sales as a rule follow the rhythm of stories about form, injuries and possible lineups, and tickets become a part of preparation just as much as training. Precisely because of that interest does not surprise, because a derby in the cup offers a rare combination of prestige and a chance for the season to get a new momentum with one move. A tactical game is also expected, but also that kind of nervousness in which the first goal changes everything, which has in local announcements already been highlighted as a key point of this match. Tickets for this meeting are disappearing quickly, so buy tickets on time and click button

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Competition and framework of the meeting in season 2025./2026.

This duel is conducted as Football Spain cup King's Cup season 2025./2026., 0. round, and in practice it is a word about a meeting that brings a place in the next phase and leaves very little room for repairs. In cup matches without a return leg every decision has a greater weight than in the championship, because there is no time for correcting the impression through the next round and there is no comfort of a long-term table. That is seen also in the way in which coaches choose the team, often balancing between freshness and experience, and at the end decides one mistake in transition, a set piece or a moment of inspiration. Real Sociedad in such evenings usually seeks control through possession and patient building of attacks, while Alaves counts on compactness and energy of the home field, so the tempo is also often interrupted by duels and set pieces. Because of that tickets and the schedule of arrival at the stadium become an important part of the experience, because who is late, risks to miss the early minutes in which the match knows to open suddenly and loudly. A cup match in Vitoria is rarely just sport, it is also a city event, so increased interest of fans is expected and a clear need that tickets be secured earlier.
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Current standing and context that intensifies pressure

In the championship picture that follows this match Real Sociedad and Alaves come from different zones, but with sufficiently close numbers that it is felt how much one series can change the mood. Real Sociedad is according to actual data in 9th place with 24 points after 20 matches, with a ratio of 6 wins, 6 draws and 8 losses and goal difference 26:28, which suggests a team that knows how to score, but too often pays the price for lapses in defense. Alaves is in 18th place with 19 points after 20 matches, with a ratio of 5 wins, 4 draws and 11 losses and goal difference 16:25, so every positive result is experienced as an important step in the fight for a calmer continuation of the season. In such an environment the cup does not come as a side story, but as a possibility that optimism is breathed into the atmosphere, and fans are offered an evening in which the table is forgotten and only the moment is watched. Real Sociedad can use the cup as a path towards self-confidence and stability, while Alaves can seek confirmation that defensive organization and work without the ball have sense also against a stronger opponent. Precisely because of that tickets for such a match often have additional value, because they promise intensity that is not obtained in every championship evening. Fan psychology here plays a role, because well-filled stands in Mendizorrotza often act as an additional player and push the host through difficult phases.

Deportivo Alaves and the path to this cup evening

Alaves entered the cup with a clear idea that the home field must be a lever for survival against an opponent with more width in the squad, and passing through the previous phase confirmed that the team knows how to play a match for the result. In the round of 16 Alaves defeated Rayo Vallecano 2:0, which was a result that raised the tone in the locker room and gave logic to the story that in the cup can be obtained what in the championship sometimes escapes. That victory also suggests that Alaves in the knockout format does not have to chase open football, but can wait for its moments and use set pieces and transition as main sources of danger. The squad in which are Antonio Sivera in goal and Nahuel Tenaglia in defense often brings stability, and around them is built a concept in which every intervention, sliding start and block is equally important as a shot on goal. In the championship Alaves was recently defeated 1:0 on a visit to Atletico de Madrid, but such defeats know to strengthen the idea that against stronger ones one must play patiently and wait for one's chance. The domestic context is additionally interesting because Mendizorrotza remembers also victories over Real Sociedad, so fans have a concrete memory that that opponent can be brought down precisely in Vitoria. When to that is added the fact that tickets for this event ahead of the derby are easier to sell than for an average championship match, it is clear why a fuller stadium and stronger noise from the stands are expected.

Real Sociedad in a new rhythm and with a clear goal

Real Sociedad comes to Vitoria with a story about change and seeking stability, because the club officially named Pellegrino Matarazzo as coach at the end of December, with a contract that gives him time to set ideas and standards. Such changes are often seen on the field first in intensity, approach to duels and mentality after a conceded goal, and then in finer tactical details, so the cup derby comes as a test of how much the team is ready to play without comfort. The path to this match was also demanding, because Real Sociedad in the previous cup match against Osasuna played 2:2 and passed after the execution of penalties, which is a typical scenario in which mental strength becomes decisive. In the championship they recently defeated FC Barcelona 2:1, a match that had a strong resonance because of the way in which they withstood pressure and used their moments, and goalkeeper Alex Remiro was among the more prominent ones. Such results can push self-confidence, but the cup is different because it does not forgive a mistake in one evening, especially on a visit in a derby. Real Sociedad in the squad has players who can change the rhythm with one move, like Mikel Oyarzabal and Take Kubo, but in Mendizorrotza they will have to show also patience without the ball, because Alaves likes to slow down the match. Tickets are therefore a part of a wider story, because fans of Real Sociedad know that a visit in Vitoria carries a special charge, and the domestic audience additionally amplifies every contact and every decision of the referee.
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What the recent mutual match says and how it transfers to the cup

The freshest championship trace between these two clubs in Vitoria ended with a minimal victory of Alaves 1:0 on December 6th 2025, which is a good reminder that the difference is often measured in one situation and one moment of concentration. Such results usually create a double effect: to the host they give faith that the same plan can be repeated, and to the guest they serve as a warning that in Mendizorrotza they must not allow a drop in intensity. In a cup meeting that effect is even amplified because it is played for passing, so it can hardly be expected that one team will completely dominate ninety minutes without phases in which it defends. Real Sociedad will probably strive for the match to be played further from their goal, but if Alaves feels that they have recognized a weakness in defense or in the exit from pressing, they will be more aggressive and will go more often for set pieces. Alaves on the other hand knows that they will perhaps have less possession, but that does not have to be a problem if they are compact and if over the wings and crosses they create several big opportunities. In such conditions tickets gain additional value because the viewer gets a match full of tension and details, and the derby emotion often spills over onto the stands already in the first minutes. Precisely that type of match is the reason why the sale of tickets ahead of such matches grows naturally and without need for big announcements, because the audience knows that here it is rarely peaceful.

Tactics that can decide the passage: first who imposes conditions

In such cup meetings the first big battle is usually led around the tempo, because Real Sociedad likes matches in which through pass and movement it determines the rhythm, while Alaves seeks structure and situations in which it pulls the opponent into a duel game. If Real Sociedad manages to quickly transfer the ball through the middle and free players like Brais Mendez or Kubo between lines, Alaves will be forced to come out higher and risk space behind the back. If Alaves manages to close the center, force the opponent to crosses and keep the match in the zone of set pieces, then the probability increases that one corner or free kick decides the duel. Precisely set pieces are often key in Mendizorrotza, because the audience raises the volume, players enter a duel and it is difficult to remain cold in the crowd in front of the goal. One more layer is the psychology of the first goal: if the host takes the lead, they will be able to drop even deeper and defend the result, which is a scenario that is often mentioned as decisive in such a match. Real Sociedad then must chase, open up and take risks, and that opens space for Alaves for counters, which is the most dangerous part of their pragmatic logic. Because of all that tickets for this match are not just an entry to the stadium but an entry into a tactical chess game in which every stand feels when the momentum turns.

Players and duels to which it is worth paying special attention

When speaking about Real Sociedad, it is difficult to bypass Mikel Oyarzabal as a face that carries the finish and leadership role, and alongside him Take Kubo brings dribbling and unpredictability that can break the defense in situations one on one. Goalkeeper Alex Remiro is an important factor because in away matches in a derby defenses from difficult angles often decide, and recent performances have shown that he can keep the team in the match even when the opponent has their minutes. In defense stability and organization are important, and in the middle of the field decisions about pressing and return after a lost ball determine whether Real Sociedad will have control or will fall into a series of duels. Alaves relies on a firm backbone and players who like work without the ball, and Antonio Sivera and Nahuel Tenaglia are often among those who sink into focus when the match is breaking. On the wings and in the midfield players like Carlos Vicente, Jon Guridi or Carles Aleña can be decisive in the transfer of the ball and in situations when one quick pass is sought that opens space. In attack Alaves has options like Lucas Boyé and Toni Martinez, and in cup matches it is often seen how important the first ball is and the second wave that comes from the middle. Such duels have also the audience as a factor, so every won ball sounds louder, and every foul raises additional temperature, which is one more reason that tickets be secured earlier and that one comes to the stadium on time.
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Mendizorrotza: compact stadium, big noise and clear address

Mendizorrotza is a stadium that is often described as compact, because it is of capacity 19.840 spectators and has stands close to the field, which creates a feeling of pressure on the opponent and amplifies the experience for the audience. The official address that is most often cited is Paseo de Cervantes, s/n, 01007 Vitoria Gasteiz, and in club information it stands also that it is a word about an object opened in year 1924, which gives the stadium a historical layer and identity that is felt already on the approach. Such stadiums function especially well in cup matches, because one wave of noise from the stands knows to change the energy on the field and push the team through difficult minutes. For fans that means that the purchase of tickets is more than a formality, because the experience depends on where you sit and how early you enter in order to catch the atmosphere of warming up and the first fan messages. In a derby evening better places are often sought, so the sale of tickets is more sensitive to time and dynamics, because many do not want to risk the last moment. In Mendizorrotza matches that carry a stake are especially appreciated, and the duel with Real Sociedad is precisely such, because it carries both regional tension and cup ambition. Secure your tickets for immediately and click button

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Vitoria Gasteiz in the rhythm of the match and city context that is felt

Vitoria Gasteiz as a city often gives the match an additional dimension because Mendizorrotza is part of a wider sports zone, and the movement of fans towards the stadium becomes a visible city event. In cup evenings traffic and pedestrian routes around the stadium are livelier, and streets around Paseo de Cervantes get that recognizable mixture of scarves, jerseys and short discussions about the lineup, tactics and who will first pull a move. In such an ambiance tickets are often mentioned also as a plan, because many arrange arrival in groups, and the purchase of tickets becomes part of a ritual, from the agreement for a place to the decision when to leave in order to avoid crowds. Real Sociedad as a guest brings also additional visiting energy, so increased presence of their fans is also expected, which makes the derby tone even clearer. For domestic fans this is an opportunity that Mendizorrotza presents itself in full shine, because matches with a stake are often remembered for years and retold through one defense, one corner or one moment of silence before the explosion. The city in such evenings breathes with the club, and that is best seen in the way in which the atmosphere is transferred from the street to the stand as soon as the control of entry is passed. Who wants to feel that transition from the city into the stadium, usually chooses an earlier arrival and therefore earlier plans also the purchase of cards.
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Arrival at the stadium and practical information for visitors

For fans who come from outside the city it is useful to know that Mendizorrotza is distant about 1.5 kilometers from the railway station, and walking from the station usually lasts about 15 minutes, which is a practical option for those who want to avoid crowds in traffic. The stadium is located southwest from the center, so to it one can come also on foot from the center along a somewhat longer walk, which many use as part of the experience of the match and introduction into the atmosphere. On a derby evening it is important to plan arrival earlier, because control of entry and security checks can last, and in a cup match nobody wants to miss the first minutes in which the tone and aggressiveness of the duel is often felt. If you come by car, it is realistic to expect denser traffic and more limited parking closer to the stadium, so it is reasonable to leave additional time reserve and count on a shorter walk. Tickets and cards then become also a logistical question, because who secures them earlier can more calmly plan arrival and avoid the stress of the last moment. Buy tickets via the button below and click

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To what to pay attention ahead of the start and how to prepare for the evening

In hours before the start most information is usually sought around starting lineups, because the cup knows to bring rotations, but such a derby and fight for passing often reduce space for experimentation. Real Sociedad will probably seek balance between control and verticality, so it is important who will be in the middle of the field as an axis, and who will bring depth and the final pass towards attackers. Alaves will watch how best to protect central zones and simultaneously leave enough threat forward that Real Sociedad cannot constantly push lines high, because then one taken possession can become a big chance. For fans in such an evening the experience is often tied also to rituals, from arrival on time to entry onto stands before warming up, so tickets are not just a formality but a key for the full package of atmosphere. Who plans arrival with family or in a larger group, will especially appreciate calmer logistics and earlier purchase of cards, because on a derby evening it does not pay to improvise. Mendizorrotza in such meetings rewards those who come earlier, because energy builds gradually, and first songs and reactions often start also before the first whistle. Sale of tickets is available, secure your tickets and click button
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Sources:
- Cadena SER, Radio San Sebastián: announcement of the derby and confirmation of the term February 4th at 21:00 and the stake for a place in the next phase
- AS.com: actual championship table 2025./2026. with points and goal difference for Real Sociedad and Deportivo Alaves on day 21.01.2026.
- ESPN: summaries of cup matches Alavés Rayo Vallecano 2:0 and Real Sociedad Osasuna 2:2 and passing after penalties
- ESPN: summary of mutual championship match Alavés Real Sociedad 1:0 from December 6th 2025.
- Web Oficial Deportivo Alavés: data about stadium Mendizorrotza, address Paseo de Cervantes s/n and capacity 19.840
- Ayuntamiento de Vitoria Gasteiz: city card of object Campo de fĂştbol Mendizorrotza and address in Vitoria
- The Stadium Guide: location of stadium and practical information about distance from railway station

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