Alcoyano prepares for a weekend clash against Real Madrid Castilla at El Collao
On Saturday, November 25, Alcoyano hosts Real Madrid Castilla in a pivotal match on the 14th day of the First Federation. The game is scheduled for six o’clock in the evening at El Collao, a venue that has historically challenged the merengue reserve team. If Alcoyano can replicate the momentum that has defined their recent form, Vicente Parras and his squad could extend their positive run and further solidify their standing this season.
This week, Alcoyano will approach the three forthcoming fixtures with a shared sense of confidence, aiming to sustain the belief that has driven their best performances this campaign. The squad is guided by former player Raúl González, who has steered the team through several demanding moments as they push for continuity and improvement in every contest.
Historically, the two clubs have met six times at Deportivo’s fortress, a record that reads three Alcoyano wins and three draws. The most recent meeting between the sides occurred in the 2021/22 campaign, ending in a 1-1 stalemate. The opener came from Sergio Arribas, a former UD Almería player, while Carlos Blancos leveled the score with only ten minutes remaining, underscoring the tight balance between the teams when they clash in this league setting.
Alcoyano’s journey to this point includes a notable victory at the Santiago Bernabéu in a cup tie more than a decade ago. That 2-0 win, achieved under blue and white guidance, helped elevate the team’s profile and contributed to their promotion ambitions. The subsequent seasons have seen closely fought affairs, including a dramatic 4-0 triumph in a later meeting, followed by a 2-2 draw and a 1-1 home result that reflected the enduring competitiveness between the clubs as they navigated through the different tiers of Spanish football.
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Real Madrid Castilla carried the Plus Ultra name through the early years of their history, a tradition that endured until 1972. During that era, the Alicante club repeatedly faced Deportivo at El Collao in second-tier showdowns where Alcoyano often delivered strong performances, signaling its capacity to challenge a team affiliated with one of Spain’s most storied clubs. The framework of these encounters helped shape a respect between the sides that persists in contemporary meetings, even as each program has evolved through the divisions and changes in Spanish football structure.
The earliest documented clashes between these clubs date back to the late 1940s and 1950s, with Alcoyano collecting a 2-0 win in one season to claim a silver category title, followed by a 4-0 victory in another. A 2-2 draw and a 1-1 result at different points in the sequence completed a tapestry of encounters that established El Collao as a challenging venue for visiting Madrid reserves and a source of pride for Alcoyano’s supporters.
Looking ahead, Vicente Parras’ squad has been on an upward trajectory, stringing together wins against Melilla and Malaga to build momentum. Real Madrid Castilla, on the other hand, has experienced a tougher stretch, following a home defeat to Algeciras and a goalless draw in Murcia. These contrasting forms set the stage for a contest that promises intensity, strategic battles in midfield, and opportunities for both sides to claim a meaningful result on a Saturday evening under the El Collao lights.
As fans anticipate a lively atmosphere, the match offers more than a routine league fixture. It represents a chance for Alcoyano to showcase consistency, for Castilla to reassert their discipline and quality, and for both clubs to demonstrate the enduring appeal of the First Federation as a platform where history, ambition, and current form intersect in real time.