Alcoyano midfielder Imanol García discussed the upcoming Sunday match, noting that it will not take place at El Collao at 12:00, with Melilla slated as the visiting side. After their 2-0 defeat in Castellón, the team remains in the relegation zone and faces a critical moment for its future in the competition. García emphasized that the game held significant importance for the club’s trajectory and the season ahead.
Vicente Parras’ squad continues to sit at the bottom of the table following the loss to the league leaders Castellón at Castalia, a result that left them unable to secure a more favorable position. The team has shown some positive signs, but those have not yet translated into a steadier league posture. They currently stand in the 16th spot and are level on points (nine) with Atlético Sanluqueño, a team that has defined salvation in this campaign at this stage of the season.
Navarrese midfielder and captain Imanol García highlighted that the most valuable outcome from the Castellón clash was the opportunity to close a difficult segment with a strong performance. He pointed out that the team was competitive throughout, facing the league leaders on their own ground and showing resilience. For now, the focus remains on the next match against Melilla, with the squad intent on building on their recent work and beginning a new sequence of better results.
Throughout his time with Alcoyano, the player has consistently stressed that finals are not the immediate concern. The team is still early in the campaign, and while the upcoming fixture is crucial, the emphasis is on staying steady and continuing to compete at a high level during each game. The path to climbing out of the relegation zone begins with a strong performance in upcoming fixtures, and delivering a win would inject confidence and momentum for the squad.
García also underscored the potential impact of a victory against Melilla. A win could restore the feel of success that the team briefly enjoyed in other matches and provide the lift needed to push away from danger. The captain suggested that returning to form at home and translating that strength into consistency could help Alcoyano leave behind the relegation spots as the season progresses. The club will approach the Melilla game with determination and a clear plan aimed at solidifying the home advantage and pushing the team back into a more comfortable position on the table.
Looking ahead to the next challenge, Melilla sits just above the relegation line, having earned their first win of the season by defeating Atlético Madrid B. García remarked on the importance of solid play at home and maintaining a strong defensive base while seeking opportunities to extend their reach beyond their current league position. He noted that Alcoyano’s match against Melilla remains postponed after a disruption caused by a storm that affected matches in Andalusia, delaying the previously scheduled clash against Recreativo de Huelva in the Nuevo Colombino. The team will now prepare to meet Melilla in a game that could redefine their position as they push to climb out of the league danger zone.