Real Sociedad

Why Real Sociedad

Here is the argument for Real Sociedad: Spain, Spain La Liga, and a ground called Reale Arena. A second team should give you something your first one cannot, and this is a different country's whole weather system.

• Proper ground

  Reale Arena takes roughly 40,000, big enough for atmosphere, small enough that you can learn where the singing corner is on your first visit.

• You get a nickname

  Known as Txuri-Urdin (The White-and-Blues) La Real / Reala / Erreala. That is your new shorthand, your search term and your excuse for buying a scarf.

• Easy weekend

  San Sebastián Airport (EAS) is about 16km from the ground, and Anoeta station is 0km closer still. A home fixture is a genuinely doable two-night trip.

• The calendar you inherit

  Following Spain La Liga means odd kick-off hours, a new commentary language and a table you will check before your own club's. Spain becomes part of your week.