Eibar faced Elche in the Copa del Rey and lost 0-1. The match was played on December 16, 2025, at 19:00 CET. Eibar's defeat was due in part to the lack of effectiveness in attack, as they only managed one shot on goal throughout the match. Álvaro Rodríguez, Elche's striker, was one of the most outstanding players of the match. Eibar had some clear scoring opportunities, such as the missed penalty by José Corpas, but could not convert any of them into goals. Elche, on the other hand, played solidly and managed to maintain the lead on the scoreboard. Eibar's coach, who was not mentioned in the match, will have to analyze what went wrong and look for solutions for the next match. The defeat leaves Eibar in a complicated position in the competition. And now Eibar has to get up and move on. The next matchday will be crucial for the team. But for now, the team has to accept the defeat and keep working. So the question is, what will happen in Eibar's next match? Eibar's players, such as Javi Martón and Ander Madariaga, will have to step up their game if they want to win the next match. The team's fans are expecting a lot from them, and they will have to deliver. The next match will be a tough one, but Eibar is ready for the challenge.