Last Sunday’s win in Andorra, with a 1-3 scoreline, keeps CD Eldense moving toward safety in the league table. They have not tasted defeat for six league games, and seven if the Copa del Rey clash with Real Jaén is included. It marks a bright moment for the club, which has rallied after a long spell, collecting 22 points from 15 matches and reclaiming a place in the Segunda Division. The club has shown resilience, remaining three points above the relegation zone while maintaining a nine-point cushion over the bottom third.
Barça’s men, after their setback against Valladolid, faced a schedule that looked more forgiving, with several bottom-half opponents looming. They delivered when it mattered: a win over Huesca, draws with Racing de Ferrol and Elche, and victories against Amorebieta, Burgos, and Andorra. With 14 points taken from the last 18 available, they rank behind Leganés as the second strongest team in the competition.
Yet timing of results does not happen by accident. Following a stinging 1-3 loss to Real Oviedo, the team tightened up defensively and stopped the leakage. Three goals had been conceded in six matches during a stretch where the defense, anchored by Carlos Hernández, Darío Dumic, and Íñigo Piña, began to take shape. Regulars like David Timor also became pivotal in the backline, while Estévez deployed a five-man defensive line that solidified the structure.
The most important factor is how every squad member contributes, whether in the starting XI or from the bench. A prime example was Álex Bernal, whose late-heroics in Andorra transformed the mood and, as Estévez admitted, “turned the game 180 degrees.” That moment showcased the collective resolve and the ability of the team to rally under pressure.
CD Eldense now sports a winning run matching last season’s best. They have seven losses to equal last year’s tally and a real chance to extend that run against CD Mirandés next Sunday (16:15). Despite some summer market declines, Estévez’s squad remembers the identity of last season while showing the capacity to adapt and absorb ideas from opponents. The ability to shift gears and manage different game situations has been crucial to their recent success and to the joy surrounding their promotion campaign.
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The club’s management has elevated expectations for the core group led by Estévez, with significant contributions from Marc Mateu, David Timor, Andone, Dumic, Piña, and Zubiaurre. The renewal of Sergio Ortuño adds depth, as he has minutes in every league match and provides a steady compass for another year.
Additionally, the forward strides of players like Toni Abad, Carlos Hernández, and Juanto signal they have long since proven their importance in the push for promotion. They have contributed both offensively and defensively, strengthening the lineup and providing reliable options all season.
They have supplied Estévez with the tools needed to build a cohesive unit. The coach appears to have found the key to unlocking the team’s potential, reaffirming a sense of unity. As one observer noted, the players are increasingly embracing what the coaches teach. The path is clear: sustain the momentum, expand the positive dynamic, and stay grounded even when crises arise. The season’s end will determine how far this group can go, but the current trajectory is encouraging.