After a recent dip, Eldense has steadied the ship with defensive resilience. With a victory finally deserved, the team heads into round twelve of the league with renewed confidence following the win at Huesca and the draw with Elche. The upcoming clash presents a historic test as they meet Racing de Ferrol for the first time ever.
Despite both clubs sharing roots in the Second Division era between 1956 and 1959, the structure then separated north and south groups, and fixtures did not align in a single division. It was not until 1968 that Spanish football’s second tier was reorganized into one unified league.
The people of Ferrol travel to Eldense after a 1-0 loss at Ciutat de Valencia to Levante. Still, Ferrol were the standout performers among the four promoted teams from the 1st RFEF and have climbed to eleventh place. Their home form has powered a strong start, with no defeats in their first five league matches so far.
Ferrol has defeated Sporting de Gijón (2-0), Zaragoza (1-0) and Amorebieta (1-0), but they have been held to draws with Villarreal B (2-2) and Cartagena (1-1). The late goal by Álvaro Vadillo sealed the draw against Cartagena, while Cristóbal Parralo’s side opened the campaign with a convincing win against Elche at the Martínez Valero (0-1).
Gaining momentum rather than waiting for chances, Eldense is shaping up for Sunday’s match as tickets for the Ferrol trip go on sale for €15. Supporters can buy tickets at the Nuevo Pepico Amat box office between 17:00 and 20:00, as officials encourage traveling fans to plan ahead.
Midfielder David Timor has spoken ahead of the game, noting his start in ten of the eleven league fixtures so far. Timor remains a pivotal figure for Estévez, who recognizes Racing’s strength at A Malata while also sensing positive energy from the visitors after their draw with Elche.
Fans admire the discipline and unity shown by Eldense, especially in their most recent away appearance at Alcoraz. There, a former Huesca player faced taunts from a section of the home crowd over his past with the club. LaLiga condemned the chants, and the player reflected that preserving a respectful image is vital for younger generations. He also highlighted Estévez’s all-around support, as the coach has encouraged him to contribute in multiple roles on the pitch, whether at center-back or in midfield, in order to reach the level expected of him.