Alcoyano prepares to break a barrier this Sunday when they host Antequera at 16:00. Aiming for a fourth win in a row, the blue and white side has already collected nine points in consecutive matches this season against the team that first appeared in the opening round.
Sergio Nieto: “If we beat Antequera, we will look at the second round differently”
It was the target Vicente Parras set after the winter break, a return that followed a 0-3 win at the close of 2023 against San Fernando. The next hurdle came with a hard fought 1-0 victory over Mérida in the season’s opening match of the year, and now the team faces Antequera to complete the first round. The blue and white squad is confident as they step onto the field.
The challenge ahead is clear. A triumph on Sunday would seal the first round with 25 points, a figure many would have deemed unattainable after a 0-3 home loss to Atlético Madrid B just a few matches earlier. If Alcoyano reaches that total, the second round will be viewed through a new lens by the coaching staff and players alike.
Vicente Parras also faces squad updates as he recovers Juan Casanova, who missed the Mérida game due to suspension. Kike Carrasco, recently signed from Atlético Sanluqueño, will not be in the squad this weekend as his paperwork completed the card cycle. The leadership group remains focused on maintaining momentum as they prepare for the next phase of the campaign.
The club also announced a brief training schedule after this match, with plans to host a friendly in Can Misses, Ibiza. The session will feature a quartet of players from the current squad, providing additional minutes and tactical fine tuning ahead of upcoming fixtures.
The likely starting lineup offers a familiar backbone: Jaume Valens in goal; Sergi López, Primi, Álvaro Vega, and Farru in defense; Javi Antón, Imanol, Albisua, and Nieto in midfield; with Lara and Pradera leading the attack. This setup highlights the balance between defensive solidity and attacking intent that Alcoyano has shown lately. The team remains eager to translate training ground ideas into a competitive performance on the field and to keep their positive run alive against Antequera.
With the calendar quickly turning, the players understand the significance of each result. The match is not just another game; it is a chance to define the tone of the first half of the season and to set a clear course for the rounds ahead. Supporters, too, will be watching closely as the blue and white seek to extend their current streak and solidify their standing in the league table, step by step. [Cited from club communications and post-match previews].