League Runner-Up 1982-83

Basque pride, silverware, and a legendary goalkeeper.

Real Sociedad finished as runners-up in La Liga for the 1982-83 season, with 51 points to Real Madrid's 62, and three points clear of third-placed Atlético Madrid.

Quick Facts

Home stadium: Estadio de Atocha

Lore & Background

The club's runner-up finish in 1982-83 came after winning back-to-back Liga titles in 1980-81 and 1981-82. The starting goalkeeper that season was Luis Arconada.

Reader's Guide

Real Sociedad's 1982-83 season saw them finish second in La Liga, qualifying for the European Cup the following season.

Did You Know?

Real Sociedad's starting goalkeeper in 1982-83 was Luis Arconada, not Andoni Zubizarreta.
The club reached the semi-finals of the 1982-83 European Cup, losing 3-2 on aggregate to eventual champions Hamburger SV.

More in Honours & Records

Most Goals Makita 1982 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Most European appearances – José Mari Bakero Copa del Rey Win 1987 Copa del Rey Win 2020 La Liga Title 1981-82

Elsewhere in Real Sociedad

Reale Arena · Stadium & Culture Imanol Alguacil · Club History José María Satrustegui · Legendary Players & Staff Chendo · Legendary Players & Staff 1981-82 La Liga Championship Decider · Iconic Matches Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao – 1982-83 La Liga · Iconic Matches

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