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**Real Sociedad Prepares for Sunday Showdown Against Girona with Special Tribute to Coach Alguacil**

**San Sebastián, Spain** – Real Sociedad is gearing up for a thrilling La Liga match against Girona FC this Sunday at 7:00 PM at the Reale Arena. The match will be preceded by a special ceremony honoring head coach Imanol Alguacil, who will receive the club’s prestigious gold and diamond badge in recognition of his contributions. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to participate in the tribute.

The Reale Arena will be buzzing with activity starting two hours before kickoff. The Keler Espazioa fan zone will be open, featuring its Gastrogune food area, kids’ zone, and LG Gaming area, with the match being broadcast on a giant screen.

Due to ongoing construction, fans using the East and Zabaleta stands are advised to exit the stadium after the game by circling the field via the west side to avoid construction in the northeast area. Vehicles with accreditation for the Reale Arena ring road should enter via Paseo Errondo, with exits available on both sides.

Following the match, Aita Donostia Square will be closed to traffic for 15 minutes for safety reasons, and fans are asked to be patient regarding the bus services. Organized buses bringing fans from across the province will be parked in the Illumbe parking lot, as directed by authorities.

Stadium doors will open at 6:00 PM, with entry permitted using a physical membership card, a digital membership card through the Realzale app, or a game ticket. Ticket windows near the fan services office will be open from 5:00 PM to assist with any issues or ticket purchases.

Fans unable to attend can transfer their membership to the club or another individual, provided it’s done before 4:00 PM. The Reale Arena store will be open from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and stadium bars will be open from 6:00 PM. Bicycle and scooter parking, sponsored by IBK Bike, will be available at Amara Berri school from 1:00 PM until 30 minutes after the final whistle.

Real Sociedad will be taking photographs during the event for promotional purposes. If you do not want images in which you may appear to be published, please contact the club.

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