Atticgo CBM Elche secured a 24-22 victory over Aula Valladolid in a high-stakes clash on the eighth matchday of the Guerreras-Iberdrola League, climbing into the standings and sharing top position with Bera Bera and Costa del Sol Málaga on equal points. The win underscored Elche’s resilience and sharpened the title race in a league known for its tight margins and dramatic finishes.
Atticgo Elche and Valladolid contend for league leadership on matchday 8
VL Deltell
The Elche women faced a challenge from a Valladolid side that began the contest with a purposeful stride. Discussions around whether the meeting should have been postponed—due to Valladolid’s call to participate in the International Pan American Games—dominated some conversations before the game, yet the focus soon shifted to the action on the floor. This match, central to the early-season title chase, saw Valladolid push hard and Elche respond with composure and tactical discipline.
AtticGo Elche answers Valladolid’s postponement debate with a strong showing
JA Galvan
With the banter behind them, Atticgo Elche engaged in a fierce duel on the Esperanza Lag parquet. The visitors took an early four- or five-goal window, testing Elche’s resolve. Yet the home side steadied the ship under the guidance of coach Joaquín Rocamora, delivering a controlled response that shifted momentum after a pivotal timeout. A two-minute sequence that doubled Delayed Elche pressure helped the team seize a lead by halftime, setting up a dramatic second period.
Flores and Do Nascimento stood firm in defense as the home defense adapted to Valladolid’s pace. The second half began with Valladolid restoring some momentum, narrowing the gap to two goals and then flirting with one on several occasions. Morales’ important saves, combined with Elche’s consistent execution in moments of pressure, kept the lead intact for the host team even when the game threatened to tilt toward a late surge.
Two consecutive suspensions of Oppedal and Flores in the closing minutes, paired with Robles’ timely timeouts, complicated the cadence for Valladolid. The visitors pushed with a six-on-four advantage at key moments, but Elche weathered the stretch and managed to stay ahead. Oppedal’s late strike sealed the result, ensuring the points remained in the palm of the home team’s hands. This result accentuated Elche’s position at the summit of the league standings and highlighted the competitive parity across the table.
Elda Prestige’s run meets a difficult night in Málaga
In the mirror image of Elche’s triumph, Elda Prestige, the incumbent champions, hit a roadblock against Costa del Sol Málaga in a 22-17 defeat. The result marked the seventh consecutive loss for Eldense in the league, a stretch that underlines the season’s steep climb if they hope to contend for a late surge. Their only league win this season came early in Gijón, a reminder of how challenging this campaign has been for them.
Nevertheless, the visitors showed resilience. Medeiros anchored the Málaga attack with an impressive seven goals, while Pereira and Lucía García contributed four goals apiece for Elda Prestige. The balanced scoring line reflected a tight contest, but Málaga’s execution and defensive discipline ultimately carried the day, overshadowing what had been an evenly fought duel.