Athletic Club 2–2 Eibar | International Club Friendly
July 26, 2026 – Bilbao, Spain

A lively Basque derby in pre‑season saw Athletic Club and Eibar share six goals in an entertaining 2‑2 draw at San Mamés. The fixture carried extra spice as both sides looked to build momentum before their respective league campaigns – Athletic in La Liga, Eibar in the Segunda División.

Match Flow

Eibar stunned the home crowd by taking an early lead in the 12th minute, capitalising on a defensive miscommunication. Athletic responded quickly, equalising just seven minutes later through a powerful header from a corner. The hosts then took control and went ahead just before half‑time with a well‑struck effort from the edge of the box.

Second Half Drama

Eibar regrouped at the interval and came out determined. They pressed higher and forced Athletic into mistakes. The equaliser arrived on 68 minutes when a deflected shot wrong‑footed the Athletic goalkeeper. Despite both sides pushing for a winner, the game ended all square.

Standout Players

• Athletic’s new signing: showed good link‑up play in the final third.
• Eibar’s winger: caused constant problems with his pace and direct running.
• Goalkeepers: both made important saves to keep the score level.

For Athletic Club, this friendly was a useful test of defensive resilience, while Eibar will be pleased with their ability to compete with a top‑flight side on their own turf.