Eldense Returns to the Second Tier and Sparks a Wave of Support
Deportivo Eldense is making a bold return to Spain’s second division after six decades, and the club is not just about matches on the pitch. In the lead up to the Hypermotion League season, interest among supporters in the Alicante town has surged dramatically. The club has already surpassed three thousand season-ticket holders, a number that signals a growing sense of community backing and a desire to see Eldense compete at a higher level.
The season-ticket tally appeared to stall midway last season, after Eldense earned back-to-back promotions to reach this stage. Nevertheless, the current campaign has kicked off with momentum. In the run-up to the season, a little over a thousand tickets were sold, representing roughly a quarter of the stadium’s capacity, an encouraging sign for a club entering a new era with bigger ambitions.
Since the start of the campaign, the club has kept up the pace with season-ticket sales. Even though the first home match of the season at Nuevo Pepico Amat is scheduled for August 28, Eldense remains optimistic about hitting the 4,000-season-ticket target. If achieved, it would mean substantial audience support and a strong, sustainable foundation for the team as it navigates a more demanding schedule.
Eldense Set to Travel to Cartagena with a Packed Support
With more than 3,200 season tickets issued in the week before the league begins for Eldense, Cartagena, and Villarreal B, the club is preparing for the first two home fixtures. The leadership, under president Pascual Pérez, is hopeful that the barrier of 4,000 subscribers could be reached soon, helping to fill around 60 percent of the stadium for this season as expansion plans push capacity toward 7,000 seats.
Alongside strong ticket sales, there is genuine excitement about Eldense’s first professional appearance in Cartagena. The club has put a large block of seats on sale for supporters eager to watch the azulgrana compete at the Cartagonova stadium, a moment that many fans see as the culmination of years of effort and growth.
Relaunch and Reinforcement
As Eldense prepares to debut in Cartagena, the club has confirmed the signing of defender Dario Dumic. The Bosnian-born player joins from Sandhausen in Germany. Dumic, 31, garnered national team interest with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and his international experience adds a layer of depth to Eldense’s back line as the team steps into LaLiga Hypermotion competition. Born in Sarajevo, Dumic holds dual Bosnian and Danish citizenship and has appeared in World Cup qualifying campaigns for his country.
His career spans multiple European leagues, including stops at FC Twente, FC Utrecht, Dynamo Dresden, Nijmegen, Brøndby, and Norwich City, bringing a blend of experience from the Netherlands to England and Scandinavia. Eldense fans hope his defensive presence will stabilize the team as it faces tougher opponents and a higher tempo in the second tier.
Fans and analysts alike are buzzing about what the season holds. Expectation is high for a club with a storied history in the region, now stepping onto a bigger stage with ambitions that reach beyond survival. The squad is ready to embody the club’s fighting spirit, and supporters are eager to witness how Fernando Estévez’s side adapts to the renewed level of competition, the new tactical demands, and the increased travel that comes with a longer league schedule.
In every corner of Eldense, there is a growing sense that this season marks a watershed moment. The combination of rising ticket sales, a strengthened defense with Dumic’s arrival, and the anticipation of a competitive team playing with purpose has turned quiet optimism into a tangible, living momentum. The road ahead will test the squad, but the early signs point toward a club that is ready to embrace the challenge and fight for a meaningful place in Spain’s professional football landscape.