Sestao River makes history

Gaizka Argente's header in the 60th minute secured Sestao River's first-ever title, beating Recreativo de Huelva 1-0 in the Copa Federación final.

Sestao River won their first national title in club history, defeating Recreativo de Huelva 1-0 in the Copa Federación final at Las Llanas. Central defender Gaizka Argente scored the decisive goal in the 60th minute from a corner kick, heading past Iru to settle the match.

Recreativo dominated the first half with quality play and created the clearer chances, with Leandro Martínez forcing a save and Ale Marín hitting the post. After the break, Sestao River took control and Argente's powerful header from Pau Miguélez's corner proved decisive. Recreativo pressed for an equalizer with chances for Leandro and Roan Riera but could not find the breakthrough.

The victory marks a historic moment for Sestao River, founded in 1996 as successor to the defunct Sestao Sport. They become the 35th club to win the Copa Federación and the third Basque team to claim the trophy after Deportivo Alavés (1945-46) and Real Unión (2014-15). Captain Etxeberria lifted the trophy before a crowd of 4,000 supporters.