Eibar has confirmed its starting XI for today's match against Celta Fortuna, corresponding to matchday 5 of LaLiga Hypermotion. The Armero side will take to the pitch at Balaídos after completing warm-up exercises alongside their opponents, as El Mundo has learned in its live coverage of the fixture. Both teams had already released their official line-ups minutes before kick-off, allowing the coaches to make final tactical adjustments. The side managed by Beñat San José aims to continue its strong league form, which currently places it sixth in Segunda División with nine points from four matches played. Eibar arrives at this encounter following a resounding 3-0 victory over Granada CF in its last league outing, a result that keeps it four points behind leaders CD Castellón. The win over the Nazarenes came courtesy of goals from Iván Gil, Malcom Ares and Jon Guruzeta, all scored within the first hour of play. Now, against the Celeste reserves, the Armero boss will look to keep adding three points to close in on the promotion play-off spots. Eibar's next league fixture is scheduled for Saturday, 19 September, away at CD Eldense, a side currently occupying sixteenth place in the table. Before that, today's match represents a key opportunity to consolidate the team's recent good run, which includes three wins, one draw and one defeat in the last five outings. The club has reminded fans that they can consult the full match schedule in our fixtures section, as well as review the complete list of called-up players and availability on the squad page. Also, to follow the team's evolution throughout the season, the historical results and league positions are available at standings. In case of physical setbacks, the injuries section provides the updated medical report for the squad. The match referee, whose name has not yet been officially announced, will whistle for kick-off in the coming minutes, following the final touchline instructions from both benches. Both sides will look to impose their rhythm from the outset, aware of the importance of the points at stake in such an early but decisive phase of the campaign. Eibar relies on maintaining its defensive solidity, which has seen it concede only three goals so far this season, while seeking to improve its effectiveness in the final third. The match is being played under favourable weather conditions, with moderate temperatures and no precipitation, which should help a fluid and technical game from both teams. The Armero faithful, present in the stands at Balaídos, are chanting in support from the start, aware that every point counts in the pursuit of the season's objectives. The starting XI presented by the coaching staff blends experience and youth, featuring several first-team regulars alongside academy prospects aiming to earn a place in the starting line-up. After the opening whistle, the ball will be in play and both teams will begin to battle for possession and control of the match's tempo.
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