The gunsmiths, strong at home and with positive news from the infirmary, host a bottom-ranked but revitalized rival at Ipurua after the boost from the derby.
SD Eibar - Real Zaragoza (Ipurua, 18:30 hours)
Ipurua will sound its horn again this Saturday at 18:30 for a duel with a familiar aroma. SD Eibar hosts a needy Real Zaragoza, struggling in the standings but revitalized after the emotional boost of the Aragonese derby. A confirmation match for the "armeros," who have dominated this matchup in recent years: they haven't lost to the "ma帽os" since 2009 and have recorded four wins and a draw at home.
Be帽at San Jos茅's team arrives supported by their strength at home. At Ipurua, they have built their identity this season: seven matches, 15 points, and a recognizable style that combines aggressive pressing, order, versatility, and competitive maturity that multiplies in front of their fans. Eleven goals scored, only four conceded, and the feeling that when they press high and close lines, Eibar dictates the game. The pending challenge remains their away form, but at Ipurua, the trend is unmistakable.
Real Zaragoza arrives in an opposite context. They are at the bottom of the table with 9 points after 14 matchdays, and although the victory against SD Huesca eased the tension and showed a sign of life, the stats remain tough: one goal per game in the last five matchdays, heavy defeats against Deportivo, Sporting, and Granada, and scarce offensive production, with only Dani G贸mez reaching two goals. Even so, the Copa victory and the boost from the derby have restored some conviction to a team that travels with the obligation to add points and without Radovanovic, who is suspended.
Ipurua will demand intensity, rhythm, and efficiency in both areas. There, Javi Mart贸n (5 goals) and Aleix Garrido (3 assists) hold the best offensive numbers for Eibar. Continuing with individual names, the news is positive for the "armeros": Arambarri has trained with the group after ruling out a serious injury following the facial blow in Gij贸n, and Peru Nolaskoain has completed all sessions under San Jos茅's orders. Adu Ares and Guruzeta, on the other hand, will have to wait. All this ahead of a match that will test the solidity of Eibar's defense and Real Zaragoza's response in their attempt to climb out of the bottom of the table.
Face to face:
Latest results of SD Eibar:
-聽 聽 聽 聽Real Zaragoza 1聽- 1聽SD Eibar
-聽 聽 聽 聽SD Eibar聽3 - 2聽Albacete BP
-聽 聽 聽 聽UD Almer铆a 3聽- 1聽SD Eibar
-聽 聽 聽 聽N谩xara UD 2聽- 4聽SD Eibar聽(Copa del Rey)
-聽 聽 聽 聽SD Eibar聽0 - 0聽CD Legan茅s
Latest results of the opponent:
- 聽 聽 聽 Real Zaragoza聽1 - 0 SD Huesca
-聽 聽 聽 聽Granada CF 3聽- 1 Real Zaragoza聽
- 聽 聽 聽 Real Zaragoza聽0 - 2 RC Deportivo
-聽 聽 聽 聽Mutilvera 1聽- 3 Real Zaragoza (Copa del Rey)
-聽 聽 聽 聽Real Sporting 1聽- 0聽Real Zaragoza
Latest encounters:
- 聽 聽 聽 Real Zaragoza 2 - 2 SD聽Eibar
-聽 聽 聽 聽SD Eibar聽2 - 1 Real Zaragoza
-聽 聽 聽 聽SD Eibar聽1 - 0 Real Zaragoza
- 聽 聽 聽 Real Zaragoza 2 - 3 SD聽Eibar
-聽 聽 聽 聽SD Eibar聽1 - 1 Real Zaragoza
Top Scorers in the league:
SD Eibar:
Javi Mart贸n: 5 goals
Arbilla and Corpas: 2 goals
Bautista, Adu Ares, Jon Magunazelaia, Javi Mart铆nez, 脕lvaro and Sergio Cubero:聽1 goal
Real Zaragoza:
Dani G贸mez:聽2 goals
Sebas Moyano, Bazdar, Sober贸n, Kenan Kodro, Aguirregabiria: 1 goal
Top Assist Providers:
SD Eibar:聽Aleix Garrido -聽3 assists
Real Zaragoza:聽Francho Serrano, Pau Sans - 1 assist
Suspended:
SD Eibar:聽-
Real Zaragoza: Radovanovic