TV blackout blocks Hearts-Real Sociedad in Women Europe Cup

Real Sociedad women's team, after losing in the Champions pre‑match against Chelsea, is preparing for the round 2 of qualification of the Women Europe Cup against Scottish side Hearts, but the first leg, scheduled for Wednesday 23 September in Scotland, will not be broadcast on television.

The Women Europe Cup is the second European tournament at women's level and is contested in a knockout format; Real Sociedad can compete and dream of progressing.

The clash with Hearts corresponds to the round 2 of qualification, equivalent to the round of 32. Fans receive the bad news that, initially, the first leg will not be viewable on TV.