Big clash ahead as Eldense hosts Racing Santander
Two teams face off next Saturday at Nuevo Pepico Amat, with kickoff at 14:00. Eldense will welcome Racing Santander in a game that could lift spirits at the end of the year. Eldense sits in the lower part of the Segunda División table, holding several points above the relegation zone, and seeks momentum from a recent streak of positive results. A postseason rebound remains the deeper objective after a recent Copa del Rey exit to Malaga.
Leadership at Eldense has emphasized the importance of the home crowd, urging supporters to pack the Nuevo Pepico Amat and back the squad against the Cantabrian visitors. The venue stood as a fortress in the 1st RFEF last season, contributing to a rise in Deportivo’s fortunes and underscoring how intimidating it can be for opponents.
Lack of goals costs Eldense more than expected
Although the campaign has brought fresh challenges, the team has shown capacity for balance. The squad has produced three wins, three draws, and three losses, with wins over Eibar, Amorebieta, and Burgos, and draws against Alcorcón, Elche, and Mirandés. Losses came against Oviedo, Valladolid, and Tenerife. This upcoming match against Racing could swing the calendar as the year closes, shaking up the overall balance of results for the club and its supporters.
The fixture with Racing also marks the end of a year that many Eldense fans will remember and is expected to redefine the competitive tone for the season in the Segunda División. Earlier in 2023, significant moments suggested big things were on the horizon in Medio Vinalopó, including a Copa del Rey tie with Athletic Club. Memorable playoff comebacks and a notable promotion moment against Castilla stand out in recent memory. Estévez’s squad now seeks a strong finish against a historic rival while aiming to fortify its standing in Spain’s second tier.
Preparations for the match continued after the draw at Butarque, with the squad lining up ready for action. The squad already has players returning for the second part of the season, while a few injuries kept players out in the short term. The plans for rotation and rest will be part of Estévez’s management as they approach another demanding week of fixtures.
With a quick trip to La Mancha on the horizon for a battle with Albacete, the coach will need to balance minutes across the squad. Two fixtures in four days will test the depth late in the year and could determine how the team finishes 2023 and sets up 2024 for a strong campaign.
Albacete allocates 460 tickets for Eldense supporters
The first-round home clash against Racing de Santander and the engagement at Carlos Belmonte in Albacete
Eldense has announced ticketing details ahead of the year’s final rounds, with Nuevo Pepico Amat hosting Racing de Santander on the Saturday game time of 14:00 and Albacete welcoming Eldense to Carlos Belmonte. The ticket structure for the Cantabrian clash is laid out as follows:
· Tribune: €35 for adults, €25 for children
· General: €25 for adults, €20 for children
· Southern Fund: €20 for adults, €15 for children
Ticket sales will occur at the stadium box office on Tuesday, December 12, and on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, December 13–15, from 17:00 to 20:00. Online sales start on Tuesday, December 12 at 17:00 via the club’s website.
As the match approaches, Estévez has called on the Barça community to support Eldense, echoing the energy seen after the Leganés draw as the team seeks a perfect road record against a storied foe. The club offers ticket pickup in Albacete this week as well, with sales continuing Tuesday through Thursday at the usual times and price points.
The schedule for supporters includes opportunities to purchase tickets for the Albacete encounter on Tuesday, December 19 at 19:00. Clubs can request allocations, and ticket offices at Nuevo Pepico Amat will handle the sale for €20 per ticket plus a €1 administration fee. Subscribers can secure seats on Wednesday, while the general public can buy on Thursday under the same terms.