The link between Real Sociedad and Betis continues. The San Sebastian club’s refusal to provide tickets to the Verdiblancos because they believe that last season “some seats purchased by some Real Betis fans were used to gain access to the stadium by radicals from another club” has triggered a crossroads of claims that are intensifying. how the days go by.

Real Sociedad, which will honor Aitor Zabaleta on the 25th anniversary of his murder ahead of the clash with Real Betis, cited “security reasons” for the decision not to hand out tickets to visiting fans.

Betis noted that their fans “would be happy to join the events” and that while they understand the complexity of the situation, they understand that “a different system could be created to prevent unwanted persons from entering the stadium without condemning the real ones.” fans.” “not being able to accompany your team”; Although the controversy reached a higher level yesterday when Joquín Aperribay, president of Real Sociedad, declared that “not a single guy from Betis who comes to touch our balls will enter Anoeta.”

Aperrybay’s statements at the AGM prompted an important reaction from Beticos. Real Betis issued a statement showing their “maximum rejection” of the statements made by the Real Sociedad president. Betis will refer these statements by the realist president to the State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sports, “since they clearly provoke violence.”

“Beticos’ only wish was to go to the game next Sunday to cheer for their team, as they do in all Spanish and European stadiums. These statements are inappropriate in such a responsible position and are very far from the way football is developing in our time,” Betis said.

As a mark of protest, club representatives will not attend the President’s Box at Anoeta Stadium next Sunday. In addition, the club will provide legal advice to Beticos, who have already entered into travel and hotel contracts and were affected by Real Sociedad’s unusual decision.