[Madrid (Spain) = Takahashi Tomoyuki]Real Sociedad, the Japanese national team midfielder Kubo Takefusa (23), played by Real Sociedad, lost 0-2 in the final round of the season against Real Madrid, which took place on the team's side, and finished in 11th place.

Manager Alguacil, who is scheduled to retire at the end of this season, revealed his honest impression after the final match, saying, “He's very calm and I'm having fun.” He also said that Real Madrid manager Ancelotti, who will also be resigning at the end of this season, advised him, “I have to choose my own timing, especially when it comes to leaving the club,” and that he had no regrets, saying, “I think I've grown quite a bit in all aspects of the club, and I think I've chosen the timing quite well.”

He was unable to secure his goal for the European Cup next season, but he said, “I can leave calmly and with a very happy feeling.”

Coach Alguacil served as manager of R Sociedad's youth organization and served as interim manager of the first team for about two months in 2018. After Aciel Garitano was dismissed in December 2018, he became manager of the first team again, and to this day he led the club for over six years. “The love I received at home speaks all and I feel that way since I took over the team,” he said, expressing his gratitude to the club.

He has grown the club significantly during his tenure, including qualifying for the European Cup five times. He said he felt love from his clubs and his opponents, saying, “That's a great joy for everyone. I believe I have made a great mark in my career and have been highly praised.”

The team finished 11th in 38 games this season with 13 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses, and 46 points. R Sociedad, who will welcome Sergio Francisco, who led the B team, as the new manager for next season, will be holding a Japan tour this summer's preseason, and will face V. Falane Nagasaki on July 21st and Yokohama FC on the 25th of the same month.