Eibar climbed to second place in the Segunda División after thrashing Granada 3-0 at Ipurua this Sunday, as reported by Diario AS. This third consecutive victory for Aranbarri's team leaves them on 9 points, just one behind leaders Castellón, following a start to the season with three wins and one loss.
How did the match against Granada unfold?
The Basque side dominated the game from the outset and scored early. According to naiz's match report, Iván Gil opened the scoring in the eighth minute after an assist from Bautista. Eibar kept up the pressure and Adu Ares doubled the lead just before halftime. Twelve minutes into the second half, Guruzeta sealed the win with the third goal, a strike particularly celebrated as it was his first at Ipurua in nearly two seasons.
Granada, who arrived as the league leaders, barely threatened. Their best chance was a free-kick from Alcaraz that hit the post in the first half. The sending off of Eibar's Jair Amador in the 76th minute did not change the course of the match, as minutes later Granada were also reduced to ten men after an injury to Diego Hormigo. The Andalusian side had already used all their substitutions.
What does this win mean for the league standings?
With this result, Eibar moves into second position in the table, with a record of 6 goals scored and 3 conceded. The victory marks the team's third in a row, giving them a recent form of WWWL from their last four outings. This defensive solidity, with three consecutive clean sheets, has become a cornerstone of their current good form.
Provisional leadership is held by Castellón with 10 points. Eibar, on 9, are hot on their heels and maintaining the pressure at the top. You can follow the full progression in the competition standings. The next challenge is an away trip to face sixth-placed Celta de Vigo II on September 14th.
How did the women's team fare against Real Madrid?
Alongside the success in the second division, Eibar's women's team earned a valuable point against Real Madrid in Liga F. According to Mundo Deportivo, Iñaki Goikoetxea's side drew 0-0 at the Alfredo Di Stéfano, halting the Madrid team's winning streak. Goalkeeper Wellmann was key to keeping a clean sheet against Madrid's pressure.
Real Madrid, missing their offensive reference Felicia Schröder due to suspension, controlled possession but could not find a way past Eibar's solid defensive block. This result underscores the competitiveness of Eibar in the women's category, where they also aim to establish themselves as one of the hardest teams to beat. The full squad for the next matchday is available in our squad section.
The team now focuses on their next official fixture, an away match against Celta de Vigo II on Monday, September 14th.
