From the praise of Rico Pérez after overcoming Hercules to Pepico Amat’s decisive blow and the homecoming of Real Murcia, Deportivo Eldense faces a noon kickoff in Melilla that marks another pivotal moment in a season already filled with mounting expectations. The club’s supporters taste both victory and the sting of recent missteps as the campaign presses on, with every result shaping the path toward promotion and the chance to prove the team’s staying power in this fiercely competitive phase of the season.
José Juan Romero’s squad remains within striking distance of what would be a landmark achievement: reaching the qualifying rounds that could propel Eldense into the second RFEF. With a single point separating them from Mar Menor, the gap is tight enough to keep tension high, and the coach has consistently underscored the quality of the campaign. Despite the harsh feedback sparked by the latest defeat at Nuevo Pepico Amat, Romero emphasizes that the current performance deserves acknowledgment for the level of consistency and the tangible progress that has carried the team forward through the campaign’s ups and downs.
The Barça coaching staff has chosen to reflect on the team’s culture, noting that some attitudes have caused division rather than unity within what should be a cohesive Eldense environment. The Andalusian coach insists that Deportivo’s talent and standing merit top-tier contention, and while the numbers support a strong finish, the bigger picture remains clear: the club must stay focused, principled, and resolute in pursuing every available point to maximize its chances in the standings and beyond.
For the Melilla clash, Romero faced a week of uncertainty while trying to pinpoint a stable approach amid a string of defeats. The lineup loss was compounded by the suspension of Pedro Capó and Iván Forte’s ongoing rehabilitation, with Moses also sidelined by a muscle issue. Yet there is credible hope in the squad’s depth, as the manager notes that Pajarero preserved Sabater and Aarón Ñíguez, a decision that could prove crucial as the squad seeks balance and renewed intensity in midfield and attack for the next challenge.
The Eldense coaching group includes Guille Vallejo, Andrada, Fabrizio, Pajarero, Eliseo, Redru, Paco Fernández, Damià Sabater, Ángel Sánchez, Luque, and Pablo García. Their collective experience and tactical flexibility give the team several viable options for responding to Melilla’s approach, enabling Romero to adapt during the match and push for the decisive moments that could reshape the dream of promotion. The atmosphere around the squad remains purposeful, with a clear emphasis on resilience, discipline, and a stubborn belief that sustained effort will translate into the results the club seeks in the weeks ahead.