Eibar Finally Turn the Corner with Valladolid Masterclass
Beñat San José's men delivered their best performance of the season when they needed it most, climbing out of the relegation zone before the Christmas break.
Armeros Find Their Shooting Boots When It Matters
Talk about a Christmas cracker! Eibar have finally given their supporters something to toast over the festive period with a performance that could well save their season.
The Basque outfit put Valladolid to the sword on Friday night in what was easily their most complete showing of the campaign - a proper game-changer that lifts them out of the relegation spots just in time for the Christmas break.
Pressing Masterclass
What made this victory so Adam and Eve-able was the way Eibar absolutely suffocated their opponents without the ball. Their high press was relentless, winning countless turnovers and dominating the physical battles all over the park. This aggressive approach pinned Valladolid back and kept them miles from Jonmi Magunagoitia’s goal.
Each ball recovery created instant danger as they caught their opponents in disarray - a proper blueprint for how Beñat San José wants his team to play.
From Drought to Downpour
While the first half saw them lacking that final killer pass, after the break the floodgates opened. The attacking production went through the roof as they threatened both in structured play and on the counter.
Most telling was their newfound efficiency in front of goal:
- Just 3 goals from 45 shots in previous games against Zaragoza and Cultural
- 3 goals from only 9 attempts against Valladolid
That’s the kind of clinical finishing that’s been missing all season long!
Building Momentum
This result isn’t just about the three points - it’s potentially season-defining. It clears heads, restores confidence, and gives the squad a glimpse of light after some proper dark months.
The key now is carrying this form into 2026, with Mirandés visiting Ipurua in their first match after the break. String together consecutive wins for the first time this season, and the Armeros could finally put their relegation worries to bed.
For a team that’s been in free fall, Friday night might just be the parachute they’ve been desperately searching for.