According to the announcement made by the Alicante team on their social networks, Elche and Intercity will play a friendly match without spectators on Wednesday, December 14 at the Martínez Valero stadium. The duel will serve as “men in black” proof as the Elche people help close the friendly rounds of this preparatory phase conducted during the league break in the First Division for the World Cup in Qatar. level to improve performance in your campaign.
This is the fourth for Pablo Machín’s men after playing against West Bromwich Albion (1-0 win), Leeds United (1-2 loss at Festa d’Elx) and Genk (another loss, that’s 2-3). It will be a practice match. ) and the Copa del Rey Second Round match against Guadalajara, which will be played at the Pedro Escartín stadium on Tuesday, December 20, will be the last test before continuing the competition.
Machín hopes to heighten sensations and film football players recovering from an injury like Fidel Chaves for the resumption of the League, which will take place at Atlético de Madrid on Thursday 29 December. first 14 League days. The goal, after two losses against Leeds and Genk, is to get back on the road to victory before playing against Guadalajara.
Intercity is playing in the First RFEF, the bronze category of Spanish football this season, after being promoted to group champions last year. Led by Gustavo Siviero, the team has made meteoric progress since its inception, but it’s paying the price for being a rookie in the category this season and is currently ranked 18th (second to last) in its group. in the relegation zone. They’ll face Alcoyano in the state derby this Sunday.
Intercity’s ranks include several players with a franchise background, such as goalkeeper Manu Herrera (Zamora in the historic season he was promoted to the First Division in 12/13), defender Rafa Gálvez, who made his debut for the first time. The team in the First Division in 14/15 and striker Benja Martínez, who was a key player in the promotion to the Second Division in the 17/18 season.