HE Nuevo Pepico Amat stadium in Elda She will wear her best clothes to experience this Sunday (16:15)The long-awaited provincial derby Second League LaLiga Hypermotion between CD in hand And Elche CF.
A match that has not occurred in official league competitions since then 65 years ago. You should go back there 1958-1959 season To remember the league match between Azulgranas and Franjiverdes. On this occasion the people of Elche won 1-4 with goals from Cardona (2), Nito and Martí.
Now this 15 October 2023 The two teams will face each other again a date left in the annals of history.
The accident led to great expectations. Eldense and Elche regained their morale after their wins the previous day. Fernando Estévez’s team got three crucial points in the visit to Huescaagainst a direct rival in the struggle for permanence.
For your part, Sebastián Beccacece’s team beat AndorraThe goal scored by Borja Garcés in the 89th minute allowed the Argentine coach to continue and gain morale. Reversing the bad beginning of the people of Elche.
Moreover, Blaugranas regained the victory it had not achieved since the second day. This win helped them get out of the relegation zone.
After their victory against Andorra, Franjiverdes left the red zone of the classification and took fifteenth place and returned to the league. I dream of continuing to move up the rankings and getting closer to the promotion challengeThat’s his only goal in the current campaign.
Eldense is a team that is getting stronger in the stadium it has been in until today. A year and a half without knowing defeat. However, they lost their last two home matches. Oviedo (1-3) and Valladolid (0-1).
Elche has a job waiting at home. Martínez failed to win any of his four away games with Valero and only managed to add points. One score out of 12 possible. to be lost At Eibar (2-1)connected Valladolid (1-1) and the last two it bordered on absurdity Burgos (4-0) and before in Gijón Sports (2-0).
The aim of both coaches is to change exactly these dynamics. Fernando Estévez wants his team to feel strong at home again and Sebastián Beccacece to win away for the first time.
This Sunday’s derby will decide the future of both competitors. A victory for Elda’s team will give them a lot of oxygen as well as a lot of morale, because Put the land in the middle of the drop zone. On the contrary, a defeat could condemn them to fate again.
In Elche’s case, winning at Nuevo Pepico Amat would mean confirmation of progress He was shown to the Andorrans and gained momentum to look up.
Losses and possible starting lineups
Estévez goalkeeper missing in state rivalry match Alvaro Acebesconcentrated with Spain under 21 team.
Front Florin Andone He also almost missed it. He was originally included in the call list. Romaniabut ultimately he did not travel with his team.
Ekfranjiverde Alex Martinez He continues his rehabilitation following a serious knee injury. The left-back aims to return to the field soon. While right behind Miguelon It causes muscle disorders. The rest of the Barcelona squad is available.
The real doubts will be in the right lane and in the middle of the field. In principle, Toni Abad He aims to start on the right side, although he also has the option Elegant.
I was able to enter from the far left Mario Soberon And Juanto Ortuño Performs the functions of a midfielder. If Soberón plays as a second striker, Ivan Chapel He has many options to play on the left wing.
The rest of the starting lineup looks clear. Zubiuarre Won their last matches against Guille Vallejo in the castle. Bosnia and Herzegovina Dumic and Íñigo Piña Just like they’re fixed in the center of the defense Marc MateuThe man of everything, in the left lane. David Timor And Sergio Ortuño They will try to manage the midfield CrisMontes He is on the right wing and tries to crush Andone as the main attacking reference.
On the Elche side, Beccacece recovered last week. Borja Garces He was injured a month later. Young attacking player on loan Atlético de Madrid He returned and kissed the saint as he scored the winning goal against Andorra.
The only loss in Franjiverdes, John ChetauyaWho is in the final stages of recovery after fibula surgery.
youth player Rodrigo Mendoza “Rodri”The player, who played his first match three days ago, will not be in the squad this Saturday because he is playing in the reserve team.
Team Replay
The Argentinian coach usually studies his opponents very closely and chooses the starting 11 depending on the scenario and the opponent. But on this occasion they can repeat the starting team that beat Andorra last Monday. All the players who took to the field performed well, dropping everything to save their coach’s mind Beccacece, who was very happy at the end of the match, said that this day would be a day he would never forget, thanks to the effort, dedication and complicity of his players.
Therefore, in this afternoon’s derby I can award the same eleven players as the other day.
saint romeAs in the Eldense goal, the pulse of one of the fans’ idol Edgar Badia And we will continue to own it.
In defense, Lautaro BlancoThe player, who played for the first time against Andorra, was at a good level and provided continuity on the left wing. When on the rear axle, Mario Gasparwill play only ten kilometers away from him In the novel local, Pedro Bigas And Carlos Clerc They are increasingly understanding the automatism of the mixed defense proposed by the Elche coach. The same thing happens when: josan in the right lane.
In the middle of the field Alex FebasAlthough he is a football player with a more offensive character, he fulfills the pivot role with the support of the captain. Fidel Chaves And Nico Fernandez MercauThose who have freedom of movement to change steering wheel positions.
In attack, Oscar PlanoHe is among those who won this title with the goal he scored against Andorra. Sergio Leon He currently owns the point of attack. Borja Garces He already showed against the Andorrans that he is ready to step up more, but barring any surprises he will remain on the bench and play the role of catalyst once again if necessary.