At the Den Dreef in Leuven, Real Sociedad once again had the unconditional support of 550 txuri urdin fans, who were noticeable throughout the match. Despite the presence of more than half a thousand followers, the team did not achieve victory, but the passion of the fans was felt so much that on the television broadcast their chants could be heard with greater intensity than those of the locals.
The number of followers increased by 42% compared to the initial forecast, which turned Leuven into a “txuri urdin” scene during the first days of the visit. The city offered a pleasant atmosphere, with day and night life, and the fans enjoyed and suffered in equal measure throughout the 90 minutes and the minutes of added time of the match.
The match was decided in the first minutes of the second half, when Turrientes scored the goal that put Real Sociedad ahead. The fans celebrated enthusiastically, singing the classic “Dale Cavese” and showing their euphoria, although victory remained out of reach. The final defeat left the players with a feeling of disappointment, despite the efforts and energy that the public gave them.
At the end of the meeting, the team approached the public to thank them for their support. The players handed out t-shirts to the fans, recognizing the importance of their presence and the encouragement they gave them during the game. Real Sociedad, although without victory, left Den Dreef with the certainty that the loyalty of its followers continues to be a fundamental pillar for the club.