Eibar has established itself as a leading favourite for promotion to LaLiga after a flawless start to the season. The Basque club tops the Segunda División table with 21 points from eight games, built on seven wins and just one loss, and is currently on a five-match winning streak.
Their solidity was on full display in the latest victory, a 1-3 win away at Albacete on October 3. Ander Madariaga, an own goal from Lluís López, and a late strike from Pejiño completed the comeback after the hosts took an early lead. The result solidified their lead at the summit, where they hold a one-point advantage over Castellón.
A squad in fine form
The Eibar manager has emphasised the importance of collective work in achieving these results. "The key is the unity of the group and maintaining intensity in every match," the coach explained in a press conference. The team has scored 18 goals and conceded only seven, showing a notable balance between attack and defence.
The goals have been shared around, with Jon Guruzeta the top scorer so far with three. However, assists like those from Malcom Ares, who provided two in the 3-2 win over Las Palmas, demonstrate the variety of threats.
The road ahead
With the lead in hand, the next challenge is a trip to face Oviedo on October 12. Their opponents sit tenth, so Eibar approaches the match with the confidence of their winning run but aware of the difficulty of every fixture. The squad remains focused on taking it game by game, without losing sight of the ultimate goal.
The season is long, but this start has laid a very solid foundation. The Armero fans, who pack Ipurua for every home game, are another pillar in this campaign. To follow the team's progress, the updated standings are available on our league table page.
The upcoming international break will allow for fine-tuning before the next phase of the competition. Eibar has shown it has the credentials to fight for promotion, and now must maintain this consistency over the remaining 34 matchdays.
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