Ángeles del Álamo settles the Basque derby at Ipurua
Eibar took all three points in the Basque derby by beating Athletic Club 1-0 at the Ipurua stadium. A solitary goal from Ángeles del Álamo decided the clash and ended the Bilbao side's unbeaten run. For their part, Alimata Bélem, who was imperious in defence, was named the MVP of the match.
20 SEP 2026
The Ipurua stadium closed Matchday 4 of Liga F Moeve. Athletic Club started by controlling possession, while the home side sat back looking for counter-attacks. The first clear chance of the match came from a powerful long-range strike by Adela Rico that went wide. Following a corner, Simona Botero also went close with a header that went high. For their part, the Bilbao team threatened from set-pieces but without success. The game was perfectly balanced on the pitch, although the home team created the more notable chances. Samara Ortiz came close to scoring with a powerful shot from inside the area that sailed over the crossbar. At the other end, Clara Pinedo threatened the visitors with a delivery into the box. Jone Amezaga also tried her luck, but Alimata Bélem, who was the MVP of the clash, was imperious at the back.
Before the break, Sara Martín looked for a goal, but the visiting defence cut out the dangerous play without issue. The last significant action of the first half fell to Maitane Vilariño, but Anna Wellmann held onto the ball to save the goal-scoring opportunity. The second half followed the same pattern as the first, with both teams trying to break the deadlock but without finding the net. Emma Moreno tried her luck for the Eibar side but without success. Just before the hour mark, Eibar found their reward. A corner from Adela Rico was met by the head of Ángeles del Álamo. The forward rose highest to outmuscle the visiting defence and score with a powerful header. Athletic sought an immediate response with a fierce shot from Ane Campos that went straight into the hands of Anna Wellmann, who gathered the ball comfortably to prevent further danger.
Athletic Club appealed for a potential penalty, which the referee did not award. Víctor Martín made a triple substitution, bringing on Ane Azkona, Irene Oguiza, and Sara Ortega in search of an equaliser. Indeed, the goal came close when Maite Valero's header went just wide of the post. The visitors pushed hard for the equaliser, and the decisive goal was on Nerea Sánchez's feet, but the midfielder's shot crashed directly against the woodwork. Sara Martín also had a headed chance that went wide. At the other end, Anna Wellmann produced a vital save to deny a goal from Sara Ortega. Carla Andrés, on two occasions, also cleared the ball off the line for the visitors. Furthermore, Anna Wellmann flew again to deny the Basque side a goal with a superb stretch. The last chance fell to Bibiane Schulze, but her shot went high.