# Athletic Club 2-2 Eibar: Dramatic Draw Sees Late Leveller

Athletic Club and Eibar played out a thrilling friendly encounter that saw both sides share the spoils in a four-goal thriller. Eibar struck first through A. Ares in the fourth minute, but Athletic Club responded impressively with G. Guruzeta equalizing just twenty minutes later. The visitors regained their advantage when Javier Marton scored in the thirty-third minute, setting up a tense second half where Athletic Club's defense faced considerable pressure.

The drama was saved for the final moments as Yuri Berchiche rescued a point for Athletic Club with a stunning ninetieth-minute goal, denying Eibar what appeared to be a deserved victory. The match was decided by fine margins and individual quality in key moments, with both teams showing attacking intent throughout. While Eibar looked stronger for large periods and could have claimed all three points, Athletic Club's resilience in finding a late equalizer ensured neither side could claim a decisive advantage in this engaging friendly encounter.