This season’s clash pairs a team on a mission with a club steeped in rivalry. The upcoming Sunday fixture at Nueva Condomina will pit Real Murcia against Alcoyano, with kickoff set for the late hours of the day. The meeting marks a renewed chapter in a long-standing competition history, featuring duels that have spanned Primera Division, Segunda Division B, and the current Primera RFEF, highlighting a storied head-to-head that fans have followed for decades.
As of November 8, thirty years have passed since Alcoyano last managed a 1-2 victory over Murcia. The current moment finds Alcoyano navigating a rough patch in the recovery phase under Vincent Parras, arriving at this showdown after a difficult run that included four consecutive defeats. Still, the team has shown resilience, posting three matches without a loss and earning five points from a possible nine in a short span.
Alcoyano preserves the smile with a clean sheet (3-0)
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For Alcoyano, the chance to rediscover scoring confidence was crucial. The attack pressed high, pushing Miguel Bañuz to make pivotal saves and keeping the opponent on the back foot for the majority of the encounter.
From a defensive standpoint, the outlook looked brighter than in recent days. Previously, Vicente Parras had relied on players from the reserve squad to fill gaps, but the surge of form in this match helped stabilize the lineup and reduce exposure in the final third.
In this lineup adjustment, Primi Ferriz returned to duty at the back, and Rubén Rubiono came back into the mix after the Calahorra match. It remains to be seen whether midfield talent Sergio Moyita and José Antonio Soler would be fully integrated. The plan on the table suggested both would be considered as part of the squad, depending on the fitness assessments ahead of kickoff.
Pablo Carbonell, Imanol García, and Raúl González are not expected to feature in the squad for this match, reinforcing the sense of cautious approach from the staff regarding selections after recent injuries.
Possible starting XI possibilities center around a reinforced defense and a balanced midfield. The proposed lineup features Miguel Banuz guarding the goal; in front of him, Lillo, Álvaro Vega, Raúl González, and Fran Varela form the defensive line. In midfield, the engine room could comprise Armental, Fran Miranda, Juanan, and Koke Sáiz, while up front Aguero partners Raúl Alcaina for an attacking edge.