CD Eldense secured a prestigious win by overcoming Amorebieta with goals from Juanto Ortuño in the first half and Soberón in the second. The defense held strong and delivered the solidity the team had been missing in recent outings, earning three critical points for Fernando Estévez’s squad, pulling them seven points clear of the relegation zone.
Like the draw with Zaragoza, this match featured Juanto as the newest attacking option, but Soberón proved decisive after limited training with teammates during warmups, scoring after entering for the 60th minute. The result was a 0-2 advantage for Eldense over their Basque opponents.
It was a cold afternoon at Pitch 2 of the Athletic Club sports city as the direct battle for survival pitted the Basques against Alicante. Amorebieta and Eldense both pressed hard, and the pink-colored club quickly took the lead, raising expectations around the stadium.
A well-executed move through the core of the team culminated in a shot from Juanto, reaching his sixth goal for Yeclano. A prior foul on Iván Chapela was checked, but the attacker managed a clean strike that initially seemed to put Eldense ahead, only to be ruled offside after a review. Eldense had not taken the lead since the last league game against Mirandés on 19 November.
Brave
This strike did not unsettle the Basque side, who started the match near the bottom and needed a win to restart their fight for safety. Eldense settled well on the field, with Dumik and Pineapple organizing the defense and the frontline pressing with purpose.
After about half an hour, Amorebieta began to control more possession, yet they failed to create meaningful danger around the Eldense goal. Álvaro Aceves and a wave of pressure from the visitors kept the action at one end for longer stretches, while Eldense defended resolutely.
Deportivo tried to hurt the scoreline with set pieces and calculated forays from the left, while Marc Mateu produced a warning with a corner in the 40th minute. A minute later, Clemente headed home, giving Eldense the lead. The first half closed with Eldense on top and local supporters enjoying a narrow advantage as the whistle blew.
no break
The restart brought a similar pattern. When Amorebieta had the ball, Eldense pressed high and stayed compact, stifling the visitors. Ten minutes in, Marc Mateu threatened again from a hanging cross that tested the goalkeeper’s reflexes.
As the match wore on, the home side slowly took over more of the play. Estévez brought on Soberón and Jorquera for Juanto and Chapela to inject fresh energy, hoping to tilt the balance further in Eldense’s favor. The blue team persisted, even after a dangerous sequence from a corner ended with a shot on goal.
Soberón answered promptly with a shot on target, prompting Estévez to introduce Cris Montes and Pedro Capó to add physical presence and reinforce the defense. Amorebieta kept searching for an equalizer, but Eldense’s resilience began to dominate the late stages, and the visitors found little space to breathe.
The counterattack from Eldense culminated in a fast break down the right wing, delivering the moment that lifted the Eldense camp. Mario Soberón directed a header toward Toni Abad at the center, delivering the second goal of the night, his seventh of the season for the Cantabrian striker.
I surrender
The second goal hit Amorebieta hard, and the visitors increased their efforts to salvage something from the match. The defense, however, remained solid and organized, keeping the lines tight. In the 84th minute, Jorquera fired wide after a strong build-up by Chris, a moment that reflected the visitors’ growing frustration as the clock wound down.
The later stages saw Eldense consolidate their grip. Alex Bernal exited the field after a strong performance that earned him a warm reception from the home crowd as he left for the Basque country. Soberón added a late seal when he converted a one-on-one in extra time, a finish that capped a decisive night for Eldense. The 0-2 result confirmed Eldense’s superiority and mirrored the outcome from the first round.
That victory carried heavy significance for Fernando Estévez’s squad, tightening the relegation battle and moving them seven points clear of danger. The next clash is scheduled for Sunday the 28th at Nuevo Pepico Amat, a crucial test in their campaign to stay up in LaLiga Hypermotion.
DATA SHEET
► SD Amorebieta: Pablo Campos; Jorge Mier, Etxeita, Félix Garreta, Álvaro Núñez; Dorrio, Sibo, Alex Carbonell, Rayco; Edwards, Jauregi.
► CD Eldense: Álvaro Acebes; Toni Abad, Iñigo Piña, Dumic, Marc Mateu; Clemente, David Timor, Sergio Ortuño, Alex Bernal, Iván Chapela, Juanto Ortuño.
► Goals: 0-1, m.8: Juanto Ortuño. 0-2, m.68: Mario Soberón.
► Referee: Álvaro Moreno Aragon. Yellow cards: Sibo, Timor, Piña.
► Events: The Lezama field, used for the match on Lezama’s field 2 during the 23rd LaLiga Hypermotion match day, hosted about a thousand spectators amid a visibly worn pitch.