The eleven

Beñat San José's Eibar entered Riazor with Magunagoitia in goal, supported by a defensive line that, on paper, consisted of Cubero, Marco Moreno, Jair, and Corpas. In front of them, Peru Nolaskoain and Sergio Álvarez. Aleix Garrido positioned himself in the attacking midfield with Adu Ares and Javi Martínez on the wings. Up front, Javi Martón.

Depor takes the lead

The match started with intensity and chances in both areas. Deportivo was the first to make an attempt with a direct corner to the goal that ended with Cubero clearing it off the line. Shortly after, a header from Eddahchouri went wide.

But Eibar did not take long to respond. Javi Martón had a double consecutive chance: first with a shot that Ferllo deflected with an outstretched hand and then with a shot that went just wide of the post. A very clear chance for the azulgranas.

Amid this exchange of blows, Mario Soriano appeared with quality inside the area to make the difference: in the 16th minute, he reached the byline and assisted Eddahchouri, who did not miss, pushing it in and putting Deportivo ahead at Riazor.

After conceding the goal, Eibar managed to recover through possession, trying to organize the game and regain control of the match. However, the San José team lacked clarity to deliver advantageous passes and create real danger on the opponent's goal. Cubero was prominent in the most incisive attempts with two low crosses from the right wing that tested the local defense, although without achieving a decisive finish.

Superiority without effect

As had already happened against the leader, Eibar had to fight back after the break. The halftime break did not bring any changes to the script: the gunsmiths continued to dominate possession, but they lacked the final pass. This continued until, in the 50th minute, Peru headed a great cross from Aleix Garrido from a set piece, and the ball went over the crossbar. The first warning of the second half.

Deportivo also sought to extend their lead, with a clear opportunity at Villares' feet, but the clearest chance came for Eibar: Adu Ares, after a shot that deflected off an opponent, saw the ball hit the post before gently landing in the goalkeeper's hands.

After an hour of play, both coaches made substitutions in search of a new boost. For Eibar, the entry of Mada and Guruzeta brought energy to the offensive front. And it was the latter who once again troubled the home goal with a run that ended with a shot over the crossbar.

As the 80th minute arrived, Sergio Álvarez was substituted due to physical problems. In his place, San José brought on Jon Bautista to pair with Martón up front. However, it was Depor who came close to scoring again with a recovery in the opposing half. Although Deportivo had the clearest chances, they were always the result of a mistake by the blue and claret team. Meanwhile, the game unfolded in the Galician half.

In the final stretch, Eibar continued to monopolize the ball and search for an equalizer, even with one of those incursions by the goalkeeper to try to score in the area, but this time, football did not deliver justice, leaving the control and dominance of the gunsmiths without points.