Real Sociedad
Season Tier Division Place Copa del Rey
1939/40 2 2ª 1st Round of 16
1940/41 2 2ª 1st Semi-finals
1941/42 1 1ª 14th Round of 16
1942/43 2 2ª 1st Round of 16
1943/44 1 1ª 13th Round of 16
1944/45 2 2ª 4th Round of 16
1945/46 2 2ª 6th First round
1946/47 2 2ª 3rd First round
1947/48 1 1ª 13th Semi-finals
1948/49 2 2ª 1st Quarter-finals
1949/50 1 1ª 8th Round of 16
1950/51 1 1ª 5th Runner-up
1951/52 1 1ª 10th Quarter-finals
1952/53 1 1ª 10th Quarter-finals
1953/54 1 1ª 9th Quarter-finals
1954/55 1 1ª 14th Did Not Play
1955/56 1 1ª 8th Round of 16
1956/57 1 1ª 12th Semifinals
1957/58 1 1ª 9th Semifinals
1958/59 1 1ª 10th Round of 32
Real Sociedad de Fútbol, S.A.D., more commonly referred to as Real Sociedad (pronounced [reˈal soθjeˈðað]; Royal Society) or La Real, is a Spanish sports club in the city of San Sebastián, Basque Country, founded on 7 September 1909. It plays its home matches at the Anoeta Stadium. Real Sociedad won the Liga title in 1980-81 and 1981-82, and last finished runner-up in 2002-03. The club has also won the Copa del Rey twice, in 1909 and 1987. It contests the Basque derby against rivals Athletic Bilbao. Real Sociedad was a founder member of La Liga in 1929; its longest spell in the top flight was for 40 seasons, from 1967 to 2007. Traditionally the club followed a policy (similar to that of its rival Athletic) of signing only Basque players, before signing Republic of Ireland forward John Aldridge in 1989. While a strong Basque contingent has been retained among its players, nowadays both non-Basque Spaniards and foreign players are represented at the club. Its youth section subsequent to the all-Basque era has still been very successful in developing internationally renowned players, such as World Cup winners Xabi Alonso and Antoine Griezmann. The club has competed in the UEFA Champions League twice. In the 2003-04 season, the club progressed to the round of 16 before losing to Lyon. Aside football, Real Sociedad also has several sections in athletics, including women's football, track and field, field hockey and basque pelota.