Eibar secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Granada this Saturday at Ipurua, solidifying their strong start to the LaLiga Hypermotion season. Goals from Iván Gil, Adu Ares, and Jon Guruzeta allowed Jokin Aranbarri's team to claim their third win in four matches, moving to 9 points and second place in the table, just one point behind leaders Castellón.
According to MARCA's report, the Basque side has started the campaign at the same level they finished the last one, where they accumulated 46 points in the second half of the season. This win against Pacheta's Granada consolidates a positive run. The team has scored 6 goals and conceded only 3 so far, showing a solid defensive record.
How did the match unfold at Ipurua?
The game started with local dominance. Iván Gil opened the scoring in the first half, giving Eibar early control. Adu Ares extended the lead before the break, virtually sealing the match. In the second half, and despite playing with ten men after Jair Amador's red card, Eibar completed the rout. Jon Guruzeta, assisted by Iván Gil, netted the definitive third goal in front of 4,154 spectators at Ipurua.
Granada, meanwhile, suffered the injury loss of Hormigo, who had knee issues and was substituted. The visitors created some chances, like a missed opportunity by Rodelas from the right flank, but failed to seriously trouble the home goal. The referee showed yellow cards to Eibar's Martón for a foul on Sergio López, and to Granada's Rodelas for a rash challenge.
What changes did Jokin Aranbarri make?
The Eibar manager managed his squad resources well. He substituted Álvaro Rodríguez, bringing on Cubero to add freshness in midfield. Later, goal-scorer Adu Ares was replaced by Arana. He also gave minutes to Martón and Núñez in the closing stages. These rotations helped maintain intensity and manage the result, even with a numerical disadvantage. The squad, which currently has Imanol García de Albéniz and Sergio Álvarez on the injuries list, responded with assurance.
What is Eibar's current league standing?
With this victory, Eibar sits second in the Segunda División, with 9 points from a possible 12. Their record is three wins and one loss, with a recent form streak reading WWWL. MARCA noted it is "9 points from 12 possible and a provisional lead that remains anecdotal no matter how much it excites the Armera parish." However, the numbers reflect a solid start that keeps them in the fight for the top spots. You can check the full evolution in the standings.
What's next in Eibar's schedule?
The next fixture for Aranbarri's team is a trip to Balaídos to face Celta de Vigo II on September 14. The reserve side currently occupies fifth place, making it a demanding away game against a direct rival. This match is part of a sequence of fixtures you can review in our fixtures calendar. Meanwhile, Granada will try to bounce back against Albacete at Los Cármenes on September 12. Eibar approaches this period with confidence, aiming to keep pace with the frontrunners.
