Always noticing the subtleties of a tricky turn in fate, Cristian Herrera returned to the Costa Blanca three months after leaving Intercity, stepping back into Sabadell’s view as a central threat to the stability of his former club. The striker found the net seven times in his first handful of matches with Sabadell, having previously lit up the field in only 13 appearances in a new jersey.
He has scored seven goals so far. The forward carries the burden of what Gustavo Siviero might have preserved if liquidity had not forced a winter market sale. The Argentine would have stayed to anchor the project, but circumstances demanded a quick move. It did not unfold that way.
Cristian Herrera preferred to stay in a setting he knew well and would have liked to continue in Alicante, even as offers reached clubs across the province far from the professional tier, including Hércules. Returning to his old home with Intercity brought a sense of relief, a return to familiar streets and routine. In the first 20 rounds, he contributed two goals in 900 minutes, slightly fewer than his production in Sabadell’s colors. The option for Sabadell to keep him hinged on his continued impact on the team’s survival bid.
Catalan players, working hard to stay in contention, saw a new opportunity as Sabadell closed in on a crucial victory over Alejandro Sandroni’s squad. New Apartment has made significant progress too, gaining strength from a resilience that had recently looked fragile.
No more distractions. Cristian Herrera celebrated leaving Intercity and immediately demonstrated why Sabadell valued his contribution, scoring in a key moment for the club.
The people of Alicante might have pursued Sabadell if they managed to beat them at the sports city. The first step to making that happen would be to neutralize the Santa Coloma attacker, who debuted as a striker just half an hour after arriving on February 5. He struck against Amorebieta and earned a valuable draw against the league leaders, a result that kept Sabadell’s race for survival alive.
no arguments
No one could justify Herrera’s demands on the transfer window with a strong argument, since what he received was not among the highest bids. It was puzzling that his destiny placed him in direct competition for permanence. The former Intercity player found his goals doubling Sabadell’s prospects. He scored the decisive goal three times, starting with a 0–1 win against Real Unión, followed by another decisive strike in a 2–0 triumph over UD Logroñés, and finally finishing the year with a 3–1 victory over Atlético Baleares, a result that broke the deadlock in Sabadell’s favor.
Intercity: The threat of relegation remains
Pedro Rojas deserved credit for earning a point in Zubieta against Real, a match that kept both sides in the promotion race. He scored the equalizer to make it 1–1. With nine goals on the season, this forward has matched his best tally from the previous year, becoming a steady contributor to Intercity’s bid for ascent once more. He added eight goals in the campaign’s Second Division project and stands as a key figure for the club.
Friends at the black club keep his presence close, making the visit to Antonio Solana more than just another fixture. Yet pride can be a volatile thing. The moment can tilt, and a player who feels entirely at home may seize a rare chance to prove that the club’s leadership was wrong to press him away.