Eibar are targeting their first away win of the season this Sunday with a trip to face Andorra. As reported by Diario Vasco, the LaLiga Hypermotion matchday three fixture kicks off at 5:00 PM at the Estadi d'Encamp.
Jokin Aranbarri's side arrive with confidence after defeating Valladolid at Ipurua last week. That victory, secured by an Álvaro goal following a move with Mada, helped overcome a disappointing opening day loss to Tenerife. The challenge now is different. Last season, the gunsmiths did not win an away match until matchday 29, with a 0-1 result at Leganés. Breaking that pattern early is a clear objective.
What is the Andorra opponent like?
Andorra present an offensive and irregular profile. Managed by Carles Manso, they have scored seven goals in their first two matches but have also conceded five. They thrashed Ceuta 5-1 on the opening day and then lost 4-2 to Celta Fortuna after leading 0-2. Hugo López scored a brace in that defeat. This contrast makes them an unpredictable opponent, capable of creating danger but also leaving defensive gaps.
The setting, the artificial turf of the Estadi d'Encamp, adds another difficulty. Andorra know their home ground well and will try to impose a high tempo from the start. For Eibar, the key will be finding a balance between their attacking threat and defensive concentration throughout the 90 minutes.
Which absences affect Eibar?
Eibar travel with several important players missing. Sergio Álvarez will be out for several weeks with a confirmed muscle tear in his right quadriceps. His absence adds to those of Imanol García de Albéniz, Nolaskoain and Olaetxea. Aranbarri already showed against Valladolid that he has alternatives, using almost all his available squad members. The squad must now respond in a more challenging context.
The team's current injury situation can be checked on our injuries page. Full squad data is available in the squad section.
What do the recent head-to-head records show?
Recent precedents offer optimism for the visitors. Eibar won both meetings against Andorra last season: 2-0 at Ipurua and 0-1 in the principality. Furthermore, the gunsmiths have not lost to the Andorran side since 2022. Both teams come into the match with three points in the standings, so a win would allow one of them to confirm a strong start to the league.
The LaLiga Hypermotion standings can be followed in real time in our standings section.
What does this match mean for the season?
For Eibar, this fixture is an opportunity to build on the positive feelings from the second half against Valladolid and begin constructing a reliable version of themselves away from Ipurua. A positive result in Andorra would be a significant step in changing the narrative of last season's away difficulties. The group travels with the intention of bringing three points back home, laying the groundwork for a more solid campaign on all fronts.
