Remiro fires back after San Mamés controversy: 'Nothing will stop us growing'

Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro has broken his silence following Sunday night’s heated Basque derby at San Mamés, with comments that appear to take aim at the match officials after a controversial red card decision.

Derby day frustrations

Remiro was one of the first La Real players to speak publicly after the emotionally charged 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao, where referee Cuadra Fernández became the central figure after sending off Brais Méndez – a decision that left most observers scratching their heads.

The Spanish shot-stopper, who had a relatively quiet evening between the sticks apart from an exceptional save from Paredes, took to Instagram with what seems a thinly veiled dig at the officiating.

“Nothing and no one will stop us from continuing to grow,” Remiro declared in his post. “Together, we want and will go for more. Let’s go for the Cup!”

Looking ahead

The keeper’s defiant message suggests La Real won’t let this setback derail their season, with clear focus now shifting to their Copa del Rey campaign.

Remiro himself had little to do throughout the derby but showed his quality when called upon. He could do nothing about Athletic’s equaliser, which came after his team had been reduced to ten men in contentious circumstances.

What’s next

The timing of Remiro’s statement is particularly telling as La Real prepare for crucial fixtures ahead. His rallying cry to focus on the Copa suggests the Txuri-Urdin are determined to channel any derby frustration into their cup ambitions.

For the San Sebastián outfit, who’ve shown impressive development under Imanol Alguacil, this appears to be a case of using perceived injustice as motivation rather than letting it knock them off their stride.