Irudek Bidasoa claimed sole possession of first place in the Liga Asobal standings following a 36-32 home victory against Caserío Ciudad Real at Artaleku, coupled with Atlético Valladolid’s 35-35 draw against Nava, according to regional reports. The win preserves a flawless opening run for Álex Mozas’s squad, marking seven victories from their opening seven fixtures of the 2026/27 campaign.

The early-season surge places the Basque club at the summit of the table, breaking a tie at the top after Atlético Valladolid surrendered a six-goal advantage against Nava. Meanwhile, CD Bidasoa announced that club elections for the presidency will take place on November 21, coinciding with a high-profile home fixture against Barça, with candidate submissions running through November 10 and current president Gurutz Aginagalde seeking re-election.

Artaleku Fortress Yields Seventh Successive Victory

The seventh round of the championship saw Irudek Bidasoa withstand a determined challenge from Caserío Ciudad Real to secure the 36-32 win on home soil. Official Asobal competition reports noted that the visitors established early control through the collective direction of Sergi Mach and scoring contributions from Jorge Maqueda and Aitor Albizu, who combined for eight goals. Bidasoa engineered a tactical shift past the 20-minute mark, orchestrating a 4-0 scoring run to overturn the deficit and establish a 17-13 lead by halftime. That four-goal margin remained intact through the final possession, maintaining the team’s unblemished record in front of home supporters at Artaleku, which also served as the venue for Asobal’s campaign in support of breast cancer awareness.

Additional details from the match include how Bidasoa’s pivot, Jokin Aja, anchored the offense and Jakub Prokop sealed the victory with three consecutive goals in the final phase. The visitors took an early lead with a 7-5 advantage after 10 minutes, and extended their lead before halftime.

Valladolid Stumble Leaves Bidasoa Alone at the Top

The standings shifted 24 hours after Bidasoa’s victory when the previous co-leader, Recoletas Salud Atl. Valladolid, lost their first point of the season. Valladolid, lost their first point of the season. Valladolid traveled to face Viveros Herol Nava. Despite missing several players, Valladolid built a commanding 16-10 lead late in the first half. A 4-0 run by Nava to open the second period ignited a comeback, fueled by goalkeeper Patotski’s saves. A late goal by Álex Ugalde in the final seconds sealed a 35-35 draw, forcing Valladolid to drop their first point of the season and leaving Irudek Bidasoa alone at the summit of the league table.

Elections Coincides With Barça Visit

Alongside sporting developments, CD Bidasoa confirmed the formal opening of an electoral process to choose a club president. The nomination window opened with a deadline set for November 10, leading up to the election date on November 21. That ballot falls on the same day Barça visits Artaleku for a league fixture. Incumbent president Gurutz Aginagalde announced his intention to stand for re-election.

Upcoming Fixtures Test the Unbeaten Streak

Irudek Bidasoa turns its focus toward the next weekend of competition, where a fixture against Abanca Ademar León awaits as the next test of the team’s early-season momentum. Ademar León enters the encounter following a 32-35 away victory over Horneo Alicante, driven by an 11-goal performance from Gonzalo Pérez Arce. Bidasoa aims to defend its newly established sole leadership in a league where the top tier features Bidasoa maintaining an unblemished record, while the bottom eight teams remain tightly compressed within a two-point margin.

Other Match Results Highlight League Divisions

The seventh round further emphasized the league’s division, with the top two teams, Bidasoa and Barça, maintaining their perfect records. In contrast, the bottom half saw tight contests, including Horneo Alicante’s 32-35 loss to Ademar León and Cajasol Puente Genil’s narrow 32-31 defeat to Granollers. The results show the contrast between the leading teams and the mid-to-lower table, where a two-point gap separates the bottom eight.