Eldense on the brink of a dream as the season enters its final stretch
With just 14 days remaining in the regular league, the race for promotion intensifies. Eldense sits in first place, a position that guarantees direct ascent to professional football, and Estévez’s squad clings to this lead with a determination that promises a dramatic finish. Castellón remains the only team capable of matching Eldense step for step, signaling a dual-battle that could define the final outcomes of the campaign.
Deportivo Eldense continues to top Primera RFEF Group 2 after a 1-0 victory over Sabadell at the Pepico Amat stadium in Elda. The win keeps the club’s bold ambitions alive, following Castellón’s earlier 2-0 triumph at Castalia and the Balearic Islands’ 2-1 setback to the same rival. Eldense now faces Sabadell under maximum pressure, having briefly slipped behind Castellón before reclaiming the lead in the race for the top spot.
Despite the challenging scenario, the Eldense coaching staff led by Fernando Estevez secured three crucial points in the second half thanks to Cris Montes’ penalty finish. The result extends Eldense’s hold atop the table two months before the league’s conclusion, a period during which Castellón had briefly displaced them and then regrouped for the decisive stretch. The Alicante side finished 2022 as leaders and closed the first round as winter champions, a symbolic nod to their form heading into the festive period.
As Christmas approached, the title race pressed on. Eldense prepared for a road trip to Gimnàstic in Tarragona, while Castellón, one point behind, faced Intercity in Alicante. The fixture list kept the tension high and set the stage for a dramatic January finish.
Eldense, a leader who commands respect
Castellón, under Albert Rudé, showed resilience by remaining undefeated across five matches, with four wins and a draw. The Albinegro side did not lose in their previous four outings, and Rudé’s tenure paid dividends in decisive moments. The squad collected 13 of 15 points available in a sequence that included wins over Osasuna Promesas (1-3), Cornellà, and Eldense (1-0), plus a triumph against Atlético Baleares (2-1) and a draw with La Nucía (1-1). The team’s attacking output rose, tallying nine goals in five matches under their new leadership, while the defense remained stern, conceding only in select occasions and shutting out opponents like Cornellà and Eldense. With just over two weeks to the end of the regular season, both clubs carried heightened emotions as the title chase intensified.
Promotion details
Tickets for the key clash against La Nucía are available for an upcoming date at the Nuevo Pepico Amat. Pricing options include a Grandstand at 10 euros and General admission at 5 euros for all ages. Tickets are issued through the Nuevo Pepico Amat ticket office, with additional online sales limited to Eldense subscribers who wish to purchase for family and friends. The schedule and availability reflect a fan-first approach as the season closes, with the aim of fostering full attendance for a pivotal match in the promotion race. This information is shared to help supporters plan their visit and cheer on their team through the decisive weeks of the campaign. [Source attribution: club announcements and match previews]