What does the 'Real' mean in the names of Real Madrid and Real Sociedad Spanish footbal clubs?
Real Sociedad Real Sociedad Real Sociedad de Fútbol, S.A.D., more commonly referred to as Real Sociedad (; "Royal Society") or La Real, is a Spanish football club based 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 runners-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 were founder members of La Liga in 1929, and its longest
Real Sociedad B between divisions three and four, reaching the promotion playoffs of the former division in 1991 and 2006 but subsequently falling short. In 1992, a change in rules forced the team to change its name, and it was renamed "Real Sociedad de Fútbol B". Liga de Fútbol Profesional's rules prohibit B clubs from having different names from their parent club, the exceptions being Real Madrid Castilla and Sevilla Atlético. A change in the club structure from 2016 means that most Sanse players will be promoted from a new subsidiary, Real Sociedad C (previously known as Berio), who will play in Tercera