He has a two-year contract ahead of him. He joined Elche Handball Club eight seasons ago, so if things continue as they have, Joaquín Rocamora will celebrate a decade of victories with the city’s premier women’s team. When the renewal was confirmed last December, he expressed that he feels at home, happy to stay, and excited that it could be the best era in the club’s history. And it looks set to continue…
European semi-finals
From the outset this season, the campaign has been notably ambitious. Looking back at the achievements already secured by the time the last regular league game was played, the coach described the progress this way: the team moved past the historic quarter-finals milestone in European competition and advanced to the semi-finals. They also secured a place in the King’s Cup final stages, and they were on course to finish fourth or fifth in the regular league, which reflected the team’s potential as it had often been described. In short, despite playing a heavy schedule across multiple tournaments, the results in the league and cups aligned with the club’s stated goals for the season.
AtticGo Elche is already in the semi-finals of the European Cup (20-24)
The plan remains clear: Rocamora aims to close the season on a high note, with strong showings in the remaining two competitions, the Queen’s Cup and the league playoffs.
As the season unfolds, the team is focused on delivering a standout finish. The coach has highlighted that finishing strongly could mark an extraordinary end to the campaign, with big challenges still ahead in the Queen’s Cup and the league playoff.
plus note
There is room for further improvement. The coach has stated that reaching the Queen’s Cup final or advancing to the league semifinals—and potentially forcing a third decisive game—would make the season exceptional. The aim is clear: keep pushing through every available competition.
Had the team defeated Gurpea Beti-Onak Azparren’s team on the road and then followed up with a win against RoCasa Gran Canaria da Porriño, Elche would have moved into fourth in the league, underscoring the importance of every match and the home playoff advantage in the quarterfinals against a strong opponent.
playoff opponent
The looming opponent is one of the toughest in this campaign. The coach notes that three very balanced games have defined their recent meetings, with wins for the opponent in the league and a Cup victory for Elche in the previous round of the finals, highlighting the close competition that awaits in the quarterfinals.
AtticGo Elche and Porriño know each other well. The opposing coach is an assistant on the national team, which adds a familiar dynamic to the tie. The top three teams—Malaga, Rocasa, and Vera Vera—have stood out, as expected, while Porriño and Elche have emerged as the strongest contenders behind them, based on what has been observed on the court.
balance of the season
The season began with mixed reactions from the public, marked by five losses caused by injuries and the integration of nine new players. Still, the team quickly established a solid structure and embarked on a streak of eleven consecutive victories. There were challenges in March, when seven games were packed into twenty-one days. An injury to Danila reduced offensive options, but the squad remained defensively solid, often conceding no more than 22 goals per game. With a short five-day break, the hope is for a rested squad to finish the season strongly, challenging every opponent. Two key players, Danila and Yvette, are managing minutes and availability as the season nears its end, but the squad remains hopeful they will contribute when needed.
“Thanks fans!”
The coach closes with gratitude for the supporters: fans are urged to attend the quarter-final playoff game and, hopefully, the semi-final as well. The club has progressed this year with the support of AtticGo and a growing fan base that has energized matches. The aim is for a memorable finish to the season with several great games for everyone to enjoy.