 2012–13 marked the first year where Iraola failed to find the net in the league, but he continued to be the side's automatic first-choice in his position as he featured in 35 games.His only goal of the season came on 24 August 2012 in a 6–0 home rout of HJK Helsinki for the playoff round of the UEFA Europa League (9–3 on aggregate).Iraola renewed his contract with the club on 4 December 2013, keeping him at the San Mamés until 30 June 2015.