On December 21, 2024, the top-tier clash between Arenas Club and Eibar B culminated in a tense 1-1 draw at the Gobela stadium, marking the first points dropped by Arenas this season after eight consecutive victories. The home side, managed by Ibai Gómez, faced unexpected challenges against Eibar’s relentless pressure and strategy, especially after being reduced to ten men late in the match following Sillero's red card.
The match commenced with both teams exhibiting caution during the initial exchanges, but Arenas eventually took control around the half-hour mark. A well-timed assist from Ibarrondo found Manex, who capitalized on the chance, delivering the first goal of the match to put Arenas 1-0 up by the 27th minute.
Despite falling behind, Eibar B responded just nine minutes later with Galarza equalizing, demonstrating remarkable resilience and skill with a well-executed offensive movement.
Throughout the match, both teams struggled to convert opportunities. Arenas' best effort early on came from Collado, whose deflected shot didn’t find the target. Yet, as the first half progressed, Arenas began to push Eibar back, with Uzkudun attempting two dangerous approaches, both of which failed to yield results.
After the interval, Eibar B came out aiming to disrupt Arenas’ rhythm, adeptly applying pressure on their buildup play. This intensity forced Arenas to falter. Collado again found himself close to scoring, nearly surprising Eibar’s Ispizua, but the ball remained out of the net.
The latter part of the match saw increasing tension as Sillero received his marching orders after committing a grave foul with just eight minutes remaining. This left Arenas with ten men and heightened the stakes for the final minutes.
Despite being outnumbered, Arenas maintained pressure, even having what could have been the winning goal scored by Collado. But the referee disallowed it for offside, leading to frustration evident among players and fans alike.
With the match nearing its conclusion, neither side could seize the decisive moment to clinch three points. The stalemate felt disheartening for the leaders of the league table, who were pushed hard by their opponents, demonstrating why Eibar B had earned their solid reputation this season.
Culminantly, this intense encounter showcased both teams' strengths and weaknesses, spotlighting standout performances and maintaining the thrilling spirit of the competition.
