Vicente Parras is preparing Calahorra for a Sunday clash against the last-placed Primera RFEF group 2 team, a match that underscores the ongoing commitment to the league format while demanding prudent financial management from clubs. The emphasis remains on keeping expenditures in check to prevent defaults affecting players, coaches, and staff alike, a principle that continues to guide decisions across the competition.
The Elche-born manager, who has spent substantial time in the lower tiers of Spanish football with Ontinyent, a club that vanished from the scene, and Alcoyano, which relied on emergency federation aid, has seen how financial stability can shape a club’s fate. He witnessed the transition to professional football and the fulfillment of payment promises at the end of last season, marking what he describes as the league’s fourth year of sustained growth. “This is a strong league, one notch above the old Segunda B, but it requires careful handling,” he cautions.
The Deportivo coach champions a policy of whatever-it-takes continuity. “If clubs pledge payments, those promises must be honored,” he states. “We cannot just name a figure and hope the rest falls into place.”
He also notes that when clubs fall short, it creates a disaster for communities and fans alike. The imbalance threatens fair competition, especially when some teams honor their commitments while others chase access to higher-profile players with empty promises to fund that ambition.
Is the first RFEF in danger? The week reflected the enduring split among Primera RFEF members: those backing the president’s spending restrictions and those who view tighter controls as an intrusion on the freedom of movement for clubs. While awaiting a final vote and any potential reversal of the current model, the season presses on. Deportivo continues its push, advancing through the courts to contest a victory earned last Sunday and keep its momentum alive (citation: league proceedings, official statements).
Alcoyano now faces Calahorra in a first-ever visit to this opponent, a test that Parras describes as a prime opportunity. The Elche coach believes his team can seize the moment, build a solid point total, and demonstrate a strong, forward-looking dynamic. “We’re in a good run, physically sharp, and ahead of the pack in our immediate zone,” he says as the match approaches.
Parras has been blunt about recent trips to Sabadell and Logroñés, insisting that the squad must be resilient. “We’ve got to leave last results behind us,” he declares, adding that every minute on the field demands maximum effort. The message is clear: learn from the past, stay robust, and press the tempo in every engagement.
The expected absence of Raul Alcaina at the point of attack will leave a void up front, and the club will rely on the nine-spot to anchor attacks in this game. The plan is to present a competitive front, led by a sharper set of attackers who can translate opportunities into meaningful goals. Calahorra, meanwhile, is described by the coach as a team capable of contesting every phase of play. The approach is to keep the ball moving quickly, exploit transitions, and maintain pressure in the final third. The overall aim is to secure points and reinforce the notion that the club is building toward a sustainable, competitive future (citation: post-match press conference notes).