Itsasalde Futbol Taldea · Blog

A comeback to keep dreaming

Mikel Landa — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Three goals in twenty minutes. That is what Itsasalde needed to turn around a game that had become uphill before half-time. Leioa had taken advantage of two lapses to lead 0-2, but the team never stopped believing.

The introduction of Nahia Kortazar after the break changed the game. The forward pinned the opposition defence and opened space for Uxue Beristain to dictate from midfield. The first goal came from a direct free kick; the second from a measured cross to the far post; and the third in stoppage time after a fine move down the right.

The team showed what they are made of. This is not just a win: it confirms that this group competes until the end.

With this result, the senior team move up to fourth and go into the next matchday full of confidence. On Sunday they visit Athletic B at Lezama.

Itsasalde and Kimet Sport renew their partnership

Mikel Landa — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Itsasalde FT and Kimet Sport have renewed their partnership agreement until 2029. The sponsorship will strengthen the football school, expand sports scholarships and renew training equipment across every age group.

The club will put part of the agreement into a support fund for families who cannot afford the full fee. The rest will go towards coach education and improvements at Zelaia Berria.

Club president Ane Etxebarria thanked the company for its trust: “This is not just a logo on a shirt. It is about more girls being able to play, families having a support network, and the club being able to plan for the long term.”

The agreement will be presented on 14 November at an event open to members and families.

Fourteen academy players called up by the Federation

Mikel Landa — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

The Basque Federation has published the regional squad lists and fourteen club players have been called up. It is Itsasalde’s largest representation in a call-up in recent years.

Four players from the U16 and U14 teams have been named for the U14 side; six from the U19 and U16 teams for the U16 side; and four from the senior B team for the U18 side. The call-ups include several training sessions and two friendly matches.

Everyone at the club wants to congratulate the players, their families and the coaching staff who have supported them throughout the season. “It rewards daily work and is also a responsibility: we want them to keep enjoying the game and return with what they have learned,” said the club’s sports coordinator.

The club has organised a bus for families who want to support the team at their first match.

Training schedules for the 26/27 season

Mikel Landa — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

The sports department has published training schedules for the 2026/27 season. The eleven-a-side teams will train at Zelaia Berria from Monday to Thursday, while the seven-a-side age groups will use the adjacent pitch.

The schedules are available on the website and have been emailed to families. Any changes will be communicated at least 48 hours in advance through coaches and each team’s group.

Players should arrive ten minutes before training starts with full kit and water. Collection will always take place at the main entrance to the facility.

For any questions about schedules, contact the sports department at kirola@itsasalde.eus.

Zelaia Berria unveils new LED floodlights

Mikel Landa — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Zelaia Berria now has state-of-the-art LED floodlights. The project, funded with support from Getxo Town Council and the club’s sponsors, replaces the old pylons with low-consumption, high-uniformity lights.

The new lighting cuts electricity use by 55% and improves visibility across the whole pitch, especially on the flanks. It also includes a scheduled switching system so lights are not left on outside training hours.

The club took the opportunity to review drainage and repaint the pitch lines. The work was carried out without disrupting the academy’s training sessions.

The official opening will take place on 21 November before the senior team’s match.

Senior B finish the first half of the season unbeaten

Mikel Landa — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Senior B have finished the first half of the season with seven wins, two draws and no defeats. Ander Larrazabal’s side are second in the table and have conceded just six goals in nine matches.

The coaching staff believe the key has been patience with a very young group. “We changed the way we train: less volume, more game situations and a lot of conversation. The players understood quickly what we want,” explains Larrazabal.

The team return to competitive action on 12 January. Before that, they will play a friendly tournament in Durango and spend a team weekend at the clubhouse.

Everyone at Itsasalde wants to congratulate the team and staff on this first half of the season.