This game is in the La Liga 2, kick off at 16:15 on Saturday 05 October 2024.
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Eibar v Sporting Gijon La Liga 2
Eibar holds the record for the smallest population of any La Liga club, with their hometown population being around 27,000.
Sporting Gijon is one of the founding members of La Liga, having competed in the league since its inception in 1929.
Eibar's home stadium, Ipurua Municipal Stadium, has a seating capacity of just over 7,000, making it one of the smallest stadiums in La Liga.
Sporting Gijon has a heated rivalry with Real Oviedo, known as the "Asturian Derby," as both clubs hail from the Asturias region of Spain.
Eibar achieved promotion to La Liga for the first time in the club's history in 2014, and has since established itself as a mid-table team in the top flight.
Sporting Gijon has a strong youth development system, with several former academy graduates going on to have successful careers at top clubs in Spain and abroad.