It’s just a game, yes, but the loser opens a door to a new round of challenges. The terrain is rough, the stakes high as Eldense and Huesca meet this Saturday at 16:15. Each team faces its own crisis, and this clash could tilt the balance in a season already marked by struggle. A victory would not only add points but also ease the mounting tension around the two coaches, who insist the match at El Alcoraz is not a final for either project. They are ready to take charge and set the pace on the field.
A month without resolution
Pedro Rojas
Both teams are stepping into their third game in seven days after recent defeats. Expectations coming into the season have faded, and now the fight is openly about staying in the competition. Aragonese authorities have managed only two points as hosts this year, while Eldense and Huesca both feel the pressure of dwindling margins and shaky form. The analysis from the Eldense camp is that the squad must avoid sinking further into the standings, and that a positive result could set the tone for a more stable run. The coach, Fernando Estévez, is resolute about living in the present and not worrying about outside noise, insisting the focus remains on what can be controlled on the pitch and on the day of the match.
«I am generally not wary of external evaluations. I always live in the present, there is no tomorrow.»
Estévez pointed to a recent shield of improvement seen in the defensive phase, noting that in this division any lapse can be decisive. He also highlighted the belief that last week’s clash against Valladolid, decided by a narrow margin, demonstrated the team’s capacity to compete at a high level. With that example in mind, the Andalusian coach stated that maintaining a strong defense could translate into points and confidence for the week ahead. He reminded everyone that Huesca faced similar uncertainty, and the duel would test both sides’ resolve, effort, and tactical discipline.
About Pascual Pérez
In the press room, Estévez has to reassess Pascual Pérez’s decision to step back from the presidency and influence his position as the team’s largest shareholder. “The decision will not happen immediately, but gradually. We must keep our focus on sports, because in a few weeks Eldense will look more consolidated,” he explained.
There is talk of issuing an ultimatum to Ziganda at Huesca, who trails by twenty points after nine matches, yet the mood in the team room is focused on the upcoming battle. “Mentally I’m fired up for the game. You must show up, face it, and be ready for the fight under the best conditions. There’s no room for excuses or games with the schedule. We’ll not cry over what’s past; there is still a long way to climb,” Ziganda assessed, presenting a candid view of the challenge ahead.
The Navarrese coach’s personal situation remains difficult amid a run of consecutive matches and long travel. “When you are playing against Eldense and not winning, the pressure grows even more,” he lamented, underscoring the fragile balance between fear and focus in the dressing room.
FORMER
Possible squads:
► SD Huesca: Alvaro Fernandez; Nieto, Loureiro, Jorge Pulido, Martos; Sielva, Hashimoto, Joaquín, Javi Martínez, Hugo Vallejo; and Obeng or Kanté.
► If CD Eldense is in hand: Zubiaurre, Abad, Dumic, Iñigo Piña, Marc Mateu, Capó, Sergio Ortuño, Arnau Ortiz, Cris Montes, Ortuño and Andone.
► Referee: Cordero Vega (Cantabria Committee).
► Stadium: Alcoraz.
► Televisión: LaLiga Hypermotion TV (Movistar and Orange coverage).
► Time: 16:15.