Rocío Leads the Aspirants

Real Madrid travels to Ipurua on Sunday at 16:00. The match comes before a dense run of three Clásicos in nine days.

Squad updates

Lakrar was left out of the squad for rest. Keukelaar returns after two months away from the team.

Bruun misses out due to a headache. Teresa remains sidelined while recovering from an ACL rupture.

Rocío Gálvez: role and form

Rocío Gálvez is among the players competing for minutes under coach Pau Quesada. She shares the captaincy with Misa, Teresa and Athenea.

Once a regular starter, Rocío now serves as a third-choice centre back. Her contract with Real Madrid is approaching its end.

She was a mainstay in her first two seasons at the club, featuring in over thirty matches. She also won the World Cup with Spain.

Rocío suffered a partial tear of the external meniscus in her right knee in 2023. She underwent surgery for the same issue in 2025.

This campaign began with her injured. She later became a preferred option to rest Lakrar or Méndez. She has logged 1,061 minutes across 13 appearances.

Rocío Leads the Aspirants as a clear candidate to press for a regular spot.

Match stakes and opposition

Real Madrid aims to secure three points and maintain distance from Real Sociedad, third in Liga F. The fixture offers chances for fringe players to force their way into the first eleven.

Eibar arrive on a seven-match losing run. They still hold an eight-point cushion above the relegation zone.

Coach Iñaki Goikoetxea highlighted that training quality has been good. He warned that small lapses in concentration and insufficient aggression are costing results.

Logistics

Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday at 16:00. The referee appointed is López Osorio, from Extremadura.

Live coverage is available via DAZN and Tdp. Filmogaz.com will provide match updates and analysis.

Probable lineups (Jornada 23)

The match offers a proving ground for less-used players. Good performances can alter Quesada’s selection ahead of the upcoming Clásicos.