After a few days away due to international team duties, AtticGo Elche returned to training on Tuesday, aiming to sharpen preparations for a decisive stretch that could shape their European ambitions. In a season where every match carries weight, the squad is focused on building momentum for the key ties ahead, including continental competitions that loom large in the calendar.
Lead coach Joaquín Rocamora has signaled no let-up through March, planning five fixtures in fourteen days. The schedule is demanding, yet it offers an opportunity to consolidate position in the standings and sharpen the side’s cohesion ahead of important challenges in the Iberdrola League and beyond. The intensity of the period mirrors the commitment seen in teams contending for European glory, where concentration and consistency are crucial for success [Fuente: club briefings].
This Saturday, the team faces a tough away test at the Costa del Sol venue in Malaga, a match that stacks against a rival currently sitting second in the league with twenty-two points. AtticGo Elche sits in fifth with a slim gap to the leaders, underscoring how every result can swing the balance in a tightly packed table. The encounter is scheduled for 18:00, and television coverage is expected to bring fans closer to the action [Fuente: league scheduling notes].
Midweek action resumes on the 15th with a 20:00 tip-off in the Hope Delay Pavilion, as Elche squares off in the 17th round against KH-7 Granollers. This fixture is part of a demanding run that will test the squad’s depth and tactical adaptability, especially as the team looks to maintain momentum heading into the late-season phase [Fuente: league fixtures].
On the horizon, Sunday the 19th brings another milestone at Esperanza Lag, where the team will battle in a high-stakes EHF European Cup semi-final against Mecalia Atlético Guardés. The duel marks a critical step in their European journey, with both sides eager to seize a pivotal moment in the competition’s knockout stage [Fuente: competition schedule].
The upcoming itinerary also features two short trips to Galicia in quick succession. On Wednesday the 22nd, Malagueño will face Porriño at 20:30 in the league, a test against a rival targeting a similar position in the standings. Then on the 25th, the team travels to the Pavilion From A Guarda for a crucial European Cup clash at 19:30, a match that could determine the balance of power in the continental campaign and set the tone for upcoming league fixtures [Fuente: travel and match calendar].
Elche’s campaign has been shaped by a persistent effort to balance domestic and European responsibilities. The next five matches will be pivotal, with the exception of the Granollers match which is noted as particularly challenging. The results during this period are expected to influence the club’s strategic approach for the remainder of the season, including playoffs and continental qualification considerations [Fuente: strategic overview].
The goal for AtticGo Elche remains clear: finish the first phase of the league among the top four to ease the path through playoff qualifiers, and simultaneously push deep into the Copa de la Reina and the European Cup. The team is determined to avoid the heavyweights of the league—Super Amara Bera Bera, Costa del Sol Málaga, and Rocasa Gran Canaria—until the late stages of the season, when every point gained could prove decisive [Fuente: season outlook].
After a demanding March, a break is anticipated before the final stage of the Copa de la Reina, scheduled in Malaga from 21 to 23 April. Elche will face Bera Bera in the quarterfinals, a formidable opponent and a possible title favorite. Rocamora’s squad has already showcased the potential to beat top sides, securing championships and reaching multiple semi-finals in recent seasons, and the prospect of a European Cup final remains on the horizon [Fuente: cup synopsis].
Looking ahead, AtticGo Elche aims to be fully prepared for the coming days, with an eye on lifting a European title for the first time while also finishing in the league’s top four and contending for the semifinals in the Cup. It’s a demanding path, but the team has shown resilience and a fighting spirit that fuels their campaign. The battle cry echoes through the club: the squad has more grit than many would expect, and they intend to prove it on every stage [Fuente: club narrative].
The schedule at a glance includes: Saturday, March 11 at 18:00 in Costa del Sol Malaga for the league; Wednesday, March 15 at 20:00 with Granollers in the league; Sunday, March 19 at 19:30 against Atlético Guardés in the European Cup; Wednesday, March 22 at 20:30 at Porriño in the league; and Saturday, March 25 at 19:30 against Atlético Guardés in the European Cup. Each date represents a buildup toward the season’s decisive phases and the chance to etch AtticGo Elche’s name in the annals of the club’s history [Fuente: official fixtures].
In their pursuit of glory, the green-haired warriors of Elche remain focused on preparation and execution. They aspire to claim European glory and secure a strong domestic finish, a combination that would mark a breakthrough in the club’s narrative. The upcoming clashes promise to reveal how far the team has advanced and where their limits lie as they chase a storied European campaign and a high league finish.