match preview and standings
Eldense keeps its momentum with a response that shows dominance over direct rivals and a growing sense that staying power is more than just a goal. The team travels to the heart of the Pyrenees with solid protection, aiming for another three points that would mark their third win in the league.
Her rival began the season with promise far beyond what the results have reflected, both on and off the field. A tough run has left the club facing questions about mental readiness as the season develops. At the Estadi Nacional in Andorra la Vella, Eder Sarabia has the squad appearing sturdier from the outside. Having won four of seven matches there and suffered a few defeats, notably against Zaragoza and Tenerife, the team faced an unexpected cup exit in Astorga and a troubling trend away from home, with six defeats in seven games. Despite this, the owner continues to back the coach and the project, trusting the plan as the season moves forward.
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Bilbao’s coach faces gaps in the squad with Christos Almpanis, Martí Vilà, and Pablo Moreno needing a win to pull clear of the relegation zone, three points adrift at present.
Despite some organizational rough patches, the Biscayan coach remains committed to a style of play he considers essential. The 4-3-3 setup will square off against Eldense’s 4-4-2, enhanced by Fernando Estévez who helped create a strong goal flow at the start of the season to curb opponents’ scoring. Ahead of the upcoming clash, two stars from Eldense’s ascent, Diego González and Manu Nieto, will add a personal edge to the meeting for many in the Alicante dressing room, including the coach who insisted on maintaining Andorra’s top scorer in Deportivo until the end.
date to watch
Nieto and Diego, leaders in attack and defense respectively, could be included in the starting XI against their former club. Two back-to-back wins against Amorebieta (2-0) and Burgos (2-0) at Nuevo Pepico Amat have reinforced Eldense’s form as they traveled to Andorra seeking to reaffirm that reliability that shone in the final stretch of the season. The club has not tasted defeat since October 4.
Estévez expects a demanding match in which his side must deliver maximum effort to prevail in the Principality. The Granada coach, in good rapport with his counterpart, notes the absences of Youness Lachhab, Arnau Ortiz and Alex Martinez as factors in advanced recovery processes. Alvaro Acevedo, the Under-21 goalkeeper called up for international duty, will not travel.
possible squads
► FC Andorra (16th / 16 points): Dani Martín; Petxa, Diego González, Álex Pastor, Diego Pampín; Sergi Samper, Rubén Bover, Iván Gil; Iker Benito, Julen Lobete, Scheidler.
► Eldense (12th / 19 points): Zubiaurre; Toni Abad, Carlos Hernández, Iñigo Piña or Dumic, Derick Poloni; David Timor, Sergio Ortuño, Marc Mateu, Iván Chapela; Juanto Ortuño, Andone.
► Referee: Germán Cid Camacho.
► Stadium: Andorra la Vella Municipal Stadium.
► Day and time: 12 November 16:15.
► TELEVISION: Movistar LaLiga Hypermotion.