SD Eibar Femenino 2-1 DUX Logroño: A Gritty Home Victory in the Primera División Femenina

In a crucial encounter at the Estadio Municipal de Ipurua, SD Eibar Femenino edged past DUX Logroño 2-1 on 31 May 2026, earning three vital points in the Spanish Primera División de la Liga de Fútbol Femenino. The match, which kicked off at 18:00 local time, showcased Eibar's resilience as they overturned an early deficit to claim a deserved win in front of their home supporters.

Match Overview

The visitors from Logroño started brightly and stunned the home crowd by taking the lead inside the opening 15 minutes. A swift counter-attack caught the Eibar defence off guard, with forward Nerea Bengoa slotting home after a precise through ball. However, Eibar responded with composure, gradually taking control of midfield through captain Ane Miren. The equaliser arrived just before the half-hour mark when a corner was met by centre-back Paola Soldevila, whose powerful header beat the DUX Logroño goalkeeper.

The second half saw a more assertive Eibar side. Manager Yeray Martín adjusted the formation, pushing full-backs higher to pin DUX Logroño back. The winning goal came in the 67th minute: winger Marta Cardona cut inside from the left and unleashed a curling strike into the far corner, leaving the keeper with no chance. DUX Logroño pushed for an equaliser in the closing stages, but Eibar’s defence, marshalled by Soldevila, held firm to secure the 2-1 victory.

Key Stats and Impact on the Table

• Possession: Eibar 54% – 46% DUX Logroño
• Shots on target: Eibar 6 – DUX Logroño 3
• Corners: Eibar 8 – DUX Logroño 2

The win moved Eibar Women into the top half of the Primera División Femenina standings, providing a crucial buffer from the relegation zone. For DUX Logroño, the defeat left them hovering just above the bottom three, with the pressure mounting as the season enters its decisive phase.

Manager Reactions

After the match, Eibar coach Yeray Martín praised his team’s character: "We knew DUX Logroño would come out fighting, but the response after going a goal down was fantastic. The players showed great heart and tactical discipline to turn it around." DUX Logroño's manager lamented defensive lapses but vowed to bounce back in the next fixture.

The result marks an important step for Eibar Women as they aim to establish themselves among Spain’s elite clubs, while DUX Logroño will need to sharpen their finishing and concentration to climb the table.