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**1-Alfonso Herrero**
Overcame a bout of gastroenteritis without it showing. He has missed only one of the last 122 matches. The 1-1 goal came after a rebound from the Toledo-born keeper, with Sergio Álvarez pouncing on the loose ball. He couldn’t prevent the 2-1. In the 59th minute, he made a spectacular save from Bautista from less than half a meter. He radiated confidence on aerial balls, frustrating the Eibar attackers.
**3-Carlos Puga**
Within the first minute, Corpas roughed him up, earning a yellow card. The Granada-born player put in a fiery performance, running nonstop, attacking, defending, and covering every position. He covered an incredible distance.
**16-Diego Murillo**
Took an elbow from Olaetxea inside the box and went down. A penalty was awarded, and the Eibar player saw yellow. The Malagón native delivered a high-quality performance, showcasing personality, leadership, and immense confidence in duels, aerial balls, and clearances. His growth has been remarkable. In less than a year, he has gone from a backup center-back and fill-in full-back to a commanding general.
**4-Galilea**
Jon Bautista slipped past him, leading to Eibar’s second goal. After that, he raised his game and was a key reason Eibar managed only one shot on target in the second half. He started slowly but finished strongly.
**31-Rafita**
His flank was a tough assignment. Opposition attackers like Cubero and Adu Ares came through there, with the latter winning a header in the sequence leading to Corpas’ goal. He delivered a superb performance, ultimately dominating his side of the pitch with authority.
Galilea battles with Bautista. (LaLiga)
**23-Izan Merino**
Booked in the 19th minute for obstructing a free-kick. It was avoidable. That caution affected his risk-taking, and he was replaced at halftime by Ramón. That said, his performance was far from poor.
**37-Rafa Rodríguez**
Positioned in midfield but given freedom to roam. He attempted a couple of shots but focused mainly on defensive work and closing spaces. He left the game injured after an hour.
**10-Larrubia**
Returned a month later, ahead of schedule, after breaking his left scaphoid. In the 41st minute, he unleashed a great shot that the keeper saved. He slipped at the worst possible moment on a pass from Dotor that would have left him in a prime position. In the 60th minute, he hit the post. He was substituted soon after. He wasn’t even at 50%, but he still showed glimpses of why he is called “the Magician.”
Brasanac embraced by Murillo. (LaLiga)
**12-Dotor**
Struggled to get into the game due to the extra intensity Eibar imposed in the first half-hour. Gradually he found his footing. He helped Ramón by acting as a deep-lying anchor and finished the match spectacularly. A great display of passing, support, and recoveries.
**11-Joaquín Muñoz**
In the 51st minute, he produced a brilliant run, weaving past defenders with skill and flair. His shot was saved by Magunagoitia. He provided a sharp assist for Brasanac. Not satisfied with that, he later set up Niño with another goal assist. He was a nightmare for defenders, whether hugging the touchline or cutting inside.
**9-Chupe**
Converted a penalty for his 19th goal of the season—just like that. He tried to surprise Maguna from midfield. In the 52nd minute, he headed a rebound over the bar. Six minutes later, he hit the keeper again. He delivered a classy assist for Niño, highlighting the “biberón” connection. He was replaced soon after. He gave everything against the likes of Arbilla, Jair, and Arambarri. He left the pitch with an ankle knock.
Starting XI against Eibar. (LaLiga)
**From the bench**
**6-Ramón Enríquez**
Came on after halftime. Step by step, he reached his 100th appearance.