Manomanista Final 2026 Preview: COPE Gipuzkoa Special from Ordo Zelai Sagardotegia

Deportes COPE Gipuzkoa broadcasts a special preview program for the historic pelota mano final from the Ordo Zelai cider house in Oiartzun.

Generic image of a pelota ball and a cider house.
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Generic image of a pelota ball and a cider house.

Deportes COPE Gipuzkoa will air a special program today starting at 3:25 PM from Ordo Zelai Sagardotegia in Oiartzun, to dissect the historic Manomanista final between Darío Gómez and Iñaki Artola.

The team led by Marco Antonio Sande will convene at the emblematic Ordo Zelai Sagardotegia for an in-depth analysis of the championship match. They will be joined by veteran journalist Mauri Idiakez and former player and material selector Martín Alustiza, bringing their extensive experience to the broadcast.
This year's final is particularly significant, marking 72 years since the last time a final from La Rioja was contested. The anticipation is palpable at the Navarra Arena, where Iñaki Artola will be vying for his third title, while Darío Gómez makes his debut in a final.

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Iñaki Artola has shared that losing his opening match helped alleviate pressure, allowing him to perform at his best. Meanwhile, Darío Gómez, a newcomer to the final, faces the challenge of managing nerves in such a grand setting, according to his brother Asier Gómez.
Beyond pelota, the program will also cover the latest news from Real Sociedad. Topics will include the return of goalkeeper Alex Remiro, transfer market rumors involving Imanol Alguacil and Jagoba Arrasate as potential Osasuna managers, and the potential signing of defender Diogo Leite. The team's 'overbooking' at the full-back position will also be a point of discussion.
Listeners can tune into Deportes COPE Gipuzkoa live on FM 99.8 from Monday to Friday, between 3:25 PM and 4:00 PM. The broadcast is also available online at cope.es and via the COPE and Tiempo de Juego apps, by selecting COPE MÁS San Sebastián. Podcasts are published daily on major platforms.