Alcoyano arrives in Granada this Sunday at 18:00, aiming to secure their first win of the campaign at Granada Sports City. The side coached by Vicente Parras visits the Nasrid reserve, freshly promoted to the First Federation, after three straight draws or defeats. A draw at Enrique Roca-Nueva Condomina and a solid second-half performance against Murcia gave them reason to believe they can take three points on the road, yet they know it will not be easy against a Granada team keen to prove themselves in their debut season at this level.
For the 2023 Alcoyano, away results have been a weakness. Only two victories have come from fourteen road trips, with seven defeats and five draws. The best shows came against UD Logroñés in February and Athletic Bilbao B in Lezama last May, underscoring the challenge of traveling. The upcoming match will test their resolve further, as Julen Monreal misses out due to a groin issue that will sideline him for about a month, likely leaving the same Murcia starting XI to take the field.
Perales is expected to start in goal, with Campabadal, Primi, Álvaro Vega, and Sergio Nieto in defense. The midfield will feature Armental, Imanol, Albisua, and Agüergo, while Ganet operates as the No. 10 and Pradera leads the line upfront.
Parras spoke ahead of the match about a tight and challenging encounter. The visitors have shown they can perform well in moments, even when results have been uneven. He cautioned that the team cannot expect three points to fall into their laps simply because they are facing a reserve side. Alcoyano will need to translate solid near-goalkeeping into attacking intent to break a rough early season away record, seeking a third away win in 2023 that would lift them from the relegation zone.
Vicente Parras
Parras emphasizes that there is no room for complacency, especially with Recreativo de Granada making their First Federation bow. He warned his players to anticipate a tough test and highlighted the opponent’s potential, insisting that results will not be easy simply due to status. Parras notes that Granada has picked up points in important matches, which keeps them competitive at the top of the table. The Alicante coach stressed the importance of approaching the match with focus, unity, and the right mindset, rather than assuming an easy ride.
After a run of four consecutive defeats that left Alcoyano in a precarious position, Parras reflected on where the club stands and what October holds. He sees a lighter schedule ahead compared to September and stressed the need to capitalize on the moment. The point earned against Murcia is viewed as a stepping stone, but the coach reminded everyone that these are high-stakes games where the payoff of a win could shift momentum significantly. His message was clear: Granada, though a reserve side, has earned respect by taking points off strong teams, so nothing about the match should be taken for granted.
The team will travel to Granada early on Sunday, arriving in time for a midday session at Granada Sports City in the afternoon. Parras reiterated that the match will be close and hard-fought. Granada has shown a penchant for disciplined defense and efficient attacking moves, and Alcoyano will need to stay compact and patient when opportunities arise. The coach added that the absence of big-name players does not diminish Granada’s intent or threat; they are a team capable of upsetting expectations if Alcoyano relaxes for a moment.
Parras also reflected on the improvement seen after the match in Murcia, noting that keeping a clean sheet was an important step. Yet he cautioned that defensive solidity must lead to more goals, as there is a pressing need to translate that discipline into decisive attacking action. He closed by committing to greater consistency and renewed focus in the weeks ahead, acknowledging that the squad still has much to refine in attack and in building confidence across the pitch.
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Alcoyano must extract a result against Recreativo de Granada this Sunday in Granada, a scenario that has proven challenging for them in 2023. The statistics show a struggle when they venture away from El Collao, with only two wins from fourteen games to date this year, though some of those matches were carried over from the previous campaign.
The last away win occurred at Lezama against Athletic B on May 13, a 3-1 success that helped secure last season’s continuity. To push for another victory in 2023, the azul and blanco side would need to revisit February 5, when they beat UD Logroñés in Las Gaunas, a team that also faced relegation last year. Overall, Alcoyano’s balance on the road last season stood at two wins, four draws, and five defeats in eleven outings. This term has seen three away games so far, with two losses and a goalless draw against Murcia, ending a four-match losing streak. The upcoming trip to Granada would mark a new test in a campaign that has required careful management of squad depth and morale. The historic encounter in the 1969/70 season, when both teams met in the Third Division, ended in a 1-0 defeat for Alcoyano, a reminder of the long arc of this fixture in regional football lore.
As the fixture list progresses, Alcoyano will look to climb the table by taking three points in Granada and setting a more stable pace for the rest of the season. The team knows that every match carries weight and that consistency at the back paired with sharper front-line finishing could redefine their campaign in the months ahead. The road to improvement remains clear, and the players are prepared to seize the opportunities that arise in the days ahead. The focus is on resilience, discipline, and a belief that the best form can come from overcoming the toughest tests on the road, even when the odds appear stacked against them.