Alcoyano plans to beat Castellón in Castalia after another win, keeping up the momentum
Alcoyano heads to Castalia this Sunday aiming to extend a positive run as the First RFEF season continues to unfold in Canada and the United States markets. The match, scheduled for 18:00 local time and broadcast on FEF TV, places the league leaders in a position to pick up valuable points after securing their first three points of the campaign against El Collao.
Albaceteño Albinegros have preserved a perfect home record this season, a contrast to Alcoyano’s recent struggles on the road where the team had historically found it difficult to win away from home. The last away victory for Alcoyano against Castellón happened during the 2010-11 campaign in a Second B fixture when both sides were part of the now-defunct league structure.
Alcoyano’s best moment in the latest league clash came at Castalia after a four-match run without a loss, and they finally halted a slide with a home win against Algeciras, snapping an eight-game drought in front of their own fans.
Ganet notes that Alcoyano is not content with merely sharing the spoils and insists, “We are going to Castellón to win.” The current coaching staff, led by Vicente Parras, remains focused on climbing out of the relegation zone, a position they have held for five consecutive weeks. The afterglow from the victory over Algeciras provided a confidence boost, described by the coach as a relief after weeks without a win. “We had to take a small step, and we did,” he commented.
Defensive questions
Parras faces a late decision in central defense regarding Álvaro Vega. Any suspension for him or his opponent could be a major setback, forcing the coach to rethink plans if a repeat performance is not possible. Primi Ferriz has been crucial to the team’s response in recent days.
On the flanks, Julen Monreal is back after missing a month with a muscle issue. The options at right-back remain open, with José Mª Pérez “Farru” having joined Cartagena in the summer as a long-term investment for Alcoyano.
The squad also includes questions in midfield and forward lines. The coach has concerns about midfielders Cristian Aguero and Raul Alcaina, who could not train at the same pace as teammates this week due to lingering muscle discomfort after the last match against Algeciras. Jaume Valens could be integrated in goal, with Campabadal, Monreal, or Farru, Primi, and Nieto anchoring defense; Sergi García, Albisua, Imanol, and Juanan shaping the midfield; and Ganet paired with Pradera as likely attackers.
Images and training notes from Alcoyano’s latest session provide a glimpse into the preparations for the visit to Castalia. The club emphasizes readiness and tactical discipline as they pursue a result that would strengthen their season-long objective of climbing the table.