If it’s by hand anyway, count the hours for the important meeting this Sunday at 14:00 in Nuevo Pepico Amat. Eldense faces Oviedo in a crucial late-season clash with just three points separating them, so the home side must respond to steer clear of dangerous positions. The Barça team has picked up only two points from the last twelve after drawing with Alcorcón and Espanyol and losing to Zaragoza and Levante, a run that has raised concerns among supporters about the team’s form.
Sunday’s encounter offers a path to climb back into the middle of the table and, above all, to restore trust. In recent games, Eldense have shown the potential to collect more points than the current totals reflect. The late ties against Alcorcón and Espanyol were painful moments when three points seemed within reach. The coaching staff has admitted self-criticism and will carry lessons from the defeat to Oviedo into the coming fixtures. The team is capable, they say, but the results ought to improve. The belief exists that the dynamic will change with two consecutive home matches on the horizon.
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One of the keys to lifting the team is defense. With 13 goals conceded, Eldense sits alongside Mirandés and Alcorcón as one of the higher scorers in the league and simultaneously among the tighter defensive records, highlighting the need for balance across the pitch.
Following Sunday’s game, Eldense will host Valladolid, then travel to Huesca, and finally play Elche in the provincial derby at Pepico Amat. The schedule is favorable for a club aiming to stabilize in the mid-table zone, with three of the next four matches at home. The club is expecting a solid turnout for Sunday’s 2pm kickoff, underscoring the importance of community support in a pivotal stretch of the season.
In contrast, Oviedo understands the need for a timely response after a rocky start that has yielded only three points from a possible twenty-one. The upcoming match represents a critical moment for both teams to alter the current trajectory and seek a sense of momentum that has been missing in recent weeks.