Kutxabank Araski faces the first match of the year against IDK Euskotren
Kutxabank Araski opens 2026 with a derby in style in Donosti against IDK Euskotren, in a duel full of emotion and need. Both teams come to the match with a streak of five consecutive defeats, so the clash is presented as an unbeatable opportunity to change the dynamic and start the new year on the right foot.
The Vitorian team wants to confirm the positive feelings shown in recent days, where the team has taken steps forward in its game despite the fact that the results have not yet been consistent. Araski’s objective is clear: to transform this improvement into a victory that reinforces confidence and marks the way at the beginning of the year.
From the court, Lotta-Maj Lahtinen highlighted the special character of the match. The Finnish player has assured that “it is going to be an intense derby” and has stressed that the team faces the match “with seriousness, enthusiasm and confidence” in their chances of achieving victory on an always demanding field.
The coaching staff is also clear about the keys to the game. Iker Vicente, assistant coach of Kutxabank Araski, has pointed out that it will be essential to “set the pace from minute one, control the rebound much better and make them run” to impose the game plan and wear down the rival.
For its part, IDK Euskotren comes to the derby after a bad streak, which contrasts with the almost perfect start to the competition that the San Sebastian team had. With a renewed squad compared to last season, the Gipuzkoa team maintains the goal of being in the Copa de la Reina and presents a balance of 7 wins and 6 losses, which adds even more significance to an always special duel.
