Barakaldo and Pontevedra Play Out a Goalless Draw at Lasesarre

Barakaldo played to a scoreless draw against Pontevedra at Lasesarre, extending an undefeated home run through 2026 that ultimately left the hosts unsatisfied with a single point. The home side controlled possession and pushed the tempo during the closing minutes of the first half, but failed to break down a resilient defensive block.

Possession Fails to Yield Goals in Lasesarre

The fixture pitted two defensively stubborn sides against each other on home soil, where Barakaldo entered having secured 10 wins and six draws across 16 matches throughout 2026. Despite dominating possession and playing predominantly in the opposition half, Imanol de la Sota’s squad struggled to generate clean vertical attacks against Pontevedra’s disciplined lines. Neither side managed a shot on target during the opening 13 minutes until Iván Castillo tested visiting goalkeeper Raúl Marqueta from outside the area.

Controversial VAR Review and First-Half Flurries

Moments after the quarter-hour mark, home players and supporters appealed for a red card when Álex Compa caught Pablo Trigueros on the ankle with his studs. The referee consulted the FVS monitor and upheld the original decision, issuing a yellow card to the Pontevedra forward instead. Barakaldo ratcheted up the intensity during the final five minutes before halftime, nearly breaking the deadlock through a Carlos Mattheus strike and a hurried clearance from Álvaro Pérez that deflected narrowly wide for a corner kick.

Injury to Álvaro Peña Compounds Frustration

The second period followed a similar tactical pattern, with Barakaldo probing for an opening without managing to pierce the visitor’s defensive structure. Pontevedra goalkeeper Gaizka Campos was forced into his first regulation save in the 68th minute, comfortably gathering a low effort from Argos. A subsequent penalty appeal from the hosts was quickly dismissed following another review through the FVS system. The result leaves Barakaldo precariously positioned just one point above the relegation spots, awaiting outcomes from Unionistas and Coria. The afternoon ended on a bleak note for the Basque club when Álvaro Peña sustained an injury requiring a stretcher off the pitch.

Match Statistics

• Barakaldo 0-0 Pontevedra
• Barakaldo line-up: Campos; Muguruza, Trigueros, Marotías, Zoilo; Castillo, Huidobro (Xemi, min. 61); Troncho (Collado, min. 77), Peña (Markel Ruiz, min. 90), Mateos (Cabo, min. 61); Mattheus (Okolo, min. 77).
• Pontevedra line-up: Marqueta; Vidorreta, Alba, Álvaro Pérez, Rui Pedro; Elejalde, Ivorra (Ramos, min. 88), Yelko, Luisao (Argos, min. 65); Gaye (Ilias, min. 65) and Compa (Mba, min. 58).
• Home record: 10 wins and 6 draws across 16 home matches in 2026.