Eldense is set to return this Sunday at Nuevo Pepico Amat, facing Burgos in a match that promises intensity and a chance to cement a strong stretch in LaLiga Hypermotion. The aim is clear: secure another victory, strengthen a comfortable standing, and conclude a productive week with momentum after wins over Amorebieta (2-0) and Jaén (2-3) in the league. The recent run has highlighted a spirit of resilience and improvement that the team hopes to carry forward as it contends for a higher position.
Eldense seeks consistency against Burgos and a province-wide test for the visitors
With six points separating them from the relegation zone, Eldense appears to be enjoying the best spell of the season and looks to extend this form with a home clash. Burgos, by contrast, arrived in Alicante after a Copa del Rey win over Hércules (1-2) but have struggled on the road in league play, a trend they are determined to reverse in the near future.
Fernando Estevez, Eldense’s coach, noted that Burgos had snapped a home losing skid against a competitive opponent in Hércules and reminded that while they tend to perform better at home, the long view shows a balanced pattern between home and away performances. He emphasized the need to stay grounded and avoid emotional swings, urging the squad to play at a high level consistently and to sustain the standard required to protect their current standing.
The coach also stressed the importance of keeping momentum without getting carried away by the moment, insisting that every game demands maximum effort and concentration. The message was plain: a decline in intensity could jeopardize the favorable position the team currently enjoys, so there is a strong focus on maintaining discipline and execution throughout the 90 minutes.
Dumic and Lachhab unavailable
In defense, Eldense will be without Dumic, who remains unavailable due to accumulated cautions and will miss this match. Lachhab is sidelined by injury, removing two important pieces from the lineup as the team approaches a demanding fixture against Burgos.
Juanto’s celebrations from a recent goal against Amorebieta provided a snapshot of the team’s attacking potential, underscoring the balance Eldense seeks between solid defense and decisive forward bursts. The support from the stands at Nuevo Pepico Amat will be crucial as the squad looks to translate chances into goals once again.
Burgos, positioned to build on a Copa del Rey debut against Hércules, faces a stern test as they aim to extend their away-results record, a department in which they have yet to find consistency in the league. While away results have been hard to come by this season, Burgos have shown resilience in defense on home soil, conceding only a pair of draws against Huesca and Zaragoza and collecting 17 points from 21 possible at home. The challenge is to translate that solidity into road success this weekend.
Head coach Bolo commented that the objective was twofold: secure their first away win to stay competitive and demonstrate that the team can win in any situation and against any rival. He sees this fixture as a potential turning point, hoping it can help Burgos gain momentum and place themselves more firmly in the mix as the season progresses.
Estévez: “Burgos can be a mirror in which we look at ourselves”
The Eldense boss also expressed concern over some offensive players, notably Edu Espiau, whose form has influenced Burgos’s recent performances. He praised the overall effort from Espiau, Fer Niño, and the forward line, while wishing for more clinical finishing to convert opportunities into goals. The manager stressed that scoring more often would strengthen the team’s position and reduce reliance on individual moments of brilliance.
Regarding the upcoming clash, Estevez suggested that success against Burgos would require converting the team’s control of the game into tangible results on the scoreboard. He anticipated a demanding contest against a well-ordered side that plays in front of its supporters and is gradually cementing its place in the standings, especially after promotion this season.
Possible squads
Eldense: Zubiaurre, Toni Abad, Carlos Hernández, Iñigo Piña, Derick Poloni, Timor, Sergio Ortuño, Marc Mateu, Chapela, Juanto Ortuño and Florin Andone.
Burgos: Caro, Borja, Córdoba, Grego Sierra, Matos, Dani Ojeda, Mumo, Atienza, Ander Martín, Curro and Fer Niño.
Referee: José Luis Guzmán Mansilla (Andalusian committee).
Stadium: Nuevo Pepico Amat.
Time: 21.00 (LaLiga Hypermotion TV).