Alcoyano has pressed on through a stubborn stretch this season, a club that started with bright expectations but now treads cautiously toward unsettled ground. A 3-0 loss to Barça Atlètic at Johan Cruyff highlighted ongoing inconsistencies and once again drew the spotlight toward head coach Vicente Parras. Over four seasons at the helm, Parras has navigated a demanding landscape, including a memorable spell when the team went eleven games without conceding. That run contrasted with the broader difficulties this campaign has revealed, keeping supporters, players, and pundits focused on carving out stability amid fluctuating form and the constant risk of slipping from mid-table security into a more precarious position in the standings.
Following the heavy defeat to Johan Cruyff on Saturday, the club that briefly led the table now faces the real possibility of relegation again. Alcoyano began the season with momentum, perched at the top during the first six rounds, but the initial excitement has given way to a tougher reality. The current run echoes a season defined by resilience, yet it also exposes vulnerabilities that critics say must be addressed if the team is to avoid a prolonged struggle at the bottom end of the table. A palpable sense of urgency surrounds the club as it seeks to reassert its identity and climb back toward safer ground.
The central issue remains clear: converting possession into reliable goals has eluded Alcoyano this season. Statistics show a troubling pattern, with more than a third of matches finishing without the team finding the net. Overall, Vicente Parras’ squad failed to score in 11 of the 25 games played. While some point to away performances, the problem has also crept into home fixtures at El Collao, areas where the club would normally rely on the support and familiarity to lift attacking output.
Of the 11 goalless matches, six occurred on home soil, a statistic that compounds the frustration of fans who have watched the team struggle to translate solid defensive work into decisive attacking moments. The last home victory dates back to November, a 3-0 win over Calahorra that briefly raised hopes. Since then, the home atmosphere has failed to deliver the same lift, prompting discussions about tactical tweaks, squad depth, and the role of forwards in breaking deadlock situations.
When the numbers are broken down further, the pattern becomes even clearer. In the 11 goalless games, nine additional clashes saw Alcoyano managing only a single goal. The tally of matches with two or more goals drops to a small three, with two of those coming from a season-opening double against an opponent and one from another encounter. These scoring droughts go beyond bad luck; they signal the need for renewed attacking intent, sharper movement off the ball, and perhaps a recalibration of personnel around the final third.
As the team works to reverse this trend, supporters and analysts watch closely to see how Vicente Parras shapes the midfield and forward lines. This period demands cohesion, boldness in the final third, and a sustained focus on creating chances through active pressing and intelligent build-up play. Rebuilding momentum requires a blend of experience, energy from younger players, and a tactical plan that can maintain pressure and convert it into meaningful results. The path forward isn’t about sweeping changes but about refined adjustments, improved finishing, and a renewed sense of shared purpose capable of lifting Alcoyano away from danger and toward a steadier mid-table position. The challenge is real, yet the potential for a positive turn remains within reach for a club that has shown it can compete when the pieces come together.