EON Horneo Alicante won this Saturday at 19:30 at UBU San Pablo BurgosHe ranked third in the classification with 16 points. It is the direct rival of the Alicante team, which is in the play-off position at the end of the course. “It is a very important match against one of the best teams. It is an exciting meeting because of what it involves,” says Matheus de Novais. The Brazilian also believes that facing a team of this difficulty will serve to “see what level they are at”.

Regarding the squad exactly, he admits he is “very happy and very motivated” after last week’s hard-fought victory at home to Valinox Novas and “getting two very important points against Burgos”.

The Burgos will be the first opponent to beat at the end of the year and Fernando Latorre’s team could have a Tourmalet: UBU San Pablo Burgos, Barça Atlètic, Cisne Colegio Los Sauces and Fundación Agustinos Alicante.

Therefore, according to De Novais, these direct clashes occur “at the team’s best moment.” “The squad has progressed from less to more and is no longer the same as seen in pre-season or at the beginning of the championship.”

The Brazilian player became the sixth highest scorer in the Men’s Silver Honor League with 51 goals. “I’m feeling better and better, I’m very happy with the group we’ve built and I’m really enjoying every moment,” he says.