In the First RFEF group II in Alicante, the season began with a strong push from the local squads. Three of the top four in the standings hail from the region: Alcoyano, Eldense, and Intercity. La Nucía also started well, though a recent injury wave trimmed their late push toward the final nine points of the opening phase.
Alcoyano has taken a commanding early lead in the standings, sitting on top with a direct path to promotion to the Segunda Division by season’s end. The next away match at Cornellà offers Vicente Parras and his squad a real chance to match a coaching milestone from the 2019/20 campaign: four straight wins, a record the coach previously achieved on the bench. Alcoyano opened their league campaign with a 0-1 win at Las Gaunas over SD Logroñés, repeated the same scoreline against Numancia two weeks later at Los Pajaritos, and then clinched a 1-2 victory in a recent visit to the stadium of Gal de Irún against Real Unión. The Balearic supporters witnessed a renewed defensive performance as the season progressed, with Alcoyano maintaining leadership while visiting new venues in defense of their standing.
On the other side, Eldense shows no signs of slowing down. They have rattled off three consecutive wins, mirroring Alcoyano’s structured defense by conceding very few goals. Their campaign started with a 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad B, followed by a 0-0 draw with Numancia, then a 0-1 win against Athletic B, and a 2-0 victory over Real Unión, with Osasuna B also suffering at their hands in a 0-2 result. Four straight clean sheets illustrate Estevez’s imprint and the team’s growing confidence on both ends of the pitch.
Eldense takes off after a challenging start
Intercity remains another Alicante club that faced early pressure in the table. They travel to Villafranqueza this Saturday to meet Cornellà at 17:00, racing to shake off a dry spell in front of goal. Gustavo Siviero’s side has not found the net in recent outings, yet their goalscoring breakdown includes a 0-1 win over Numancia, a 1-3 victory against Nàstic, and a 5-2 thrashing of Real Sociedad B, while suffering defeats to Murcia and Logroñés. The coming match promises a stern test as they chase a stronger attacking display and stability at the back.
Speaking ahead of the weekend fixtures, Miguel Marí of Intercity emphasized the team’s resilience. He noted the squad’s ability to rebound after setbacks and their potential to establish momentum at home. Marí also highlighted the importance of maintaining a high level of ball retention and pressure to secure three points in upcoming fixtures. The squad will be without suspended Álvaro Pérez and will cope without injured Ferroni as they push to turn recent results into a steady climb up the table.
Intercity looks to rebound after a lean spell
Intercity is the other Alicante representative in the mix, currently aiming to climb back into podium contention. Their next challenge pits them against Cornellà at Villafranqueza, a match seen as a pivotal test in their bid to break their goal drought. While the early road has been rocky, the team has shown flashes of the quality that made them a striker-friendly outfit in previous campaigns. The upcoming fixture is viewed as a chance to reestablish attacking rhythm and secure crucial points.
In the broader context, coaches and players have spoken about turning recent misfortunes into a fresh run of form. The collective aim remains clear: regain momentum, earn stability, and position the clubs within striking distance of promotion as the season unfolds. The first weeks have shown promise across Alcoyano, Eldense, and Intercity, with each side highlighting solid defense, disciplined organization, and a willingness to take calculated risks when the moment is right. The region’s football supporters can look forward to a competitive title race and a sustained push toward the top of the table as the campaign progresses.
Returning empty from Intercity Las Gaunas (1-0)
David Sanchez