Enthusiasm in Elda as the club climbs from promotion to Division Two
The glittering fantasy of the lower leagues fades quickly as days pass, and reality snaps back in an instant. Eldense needed more than six decades to return to the Second Division, and the team does not want its time in professional football to be brief. Reaching back to the top will require conquering powerful opponents and a history that weighs heavily on every match, yet the aim remains clear: to rise to the First Division.
Only four cities in the region have populations smaller than Elda. About 52,300 people live in Elda, according to the national statistics institute. Vila-real, Eibar, Miranda de Ebro, and Amorebieta-Etxano all have fewer residents than the green-and-gold club, yet Nuevo Pepico Amat hosts a fierce and loyal following. The supporters stand shoulder to shoulder with clubs from bigger cities like Barcelona, Valencia, and Zaragoza, proving that size does not determine strength on the field.
What percentage of support drives Eldense’s promotion journey
Perez Gil heads a club that has grown from modest beginnings. From its founder, who led a communications company to prominence, the club has built a path forward with steady promotions. The goal now is to transform Nuevo Pepico Amat to meet the demands of a higher league and adapt to new competition. The club’s leadership understands that upgrading facilities is essential to compete at the top level and to satisfy the requirements set by the league authorities.
The capacity of the Deportivo facility has long hosted around 4,100 fans, a figure that satisfied the club in recent years. Now a new ambition has arisen: to approach 6,000 seats in line with the latest league standards. The drive to exceed 5,000 is more than a number; it represents the city’s desire to support its team fully and ensure that fans have a genuine home-field advantage.
A panoramic view of Nuevo Pepico Amat during a promotion match illustrates the arena’s potential. It is a venue that can evolve to accommodate television demands and national audiences, a change many expect to happen smoothly under the direction of a leadership team committed to extending the club’s reach across the country. With seven weeks left before the season begins, the plan is to move quickly and efficiently, turning ambition into reality while keeping the core spirit of the club intact.
Manu Guil must plan the project in record time
Festivities marked Eldense’s historic promotion after the promotion final against Real Madrid Castilla at Plaza del Ayuntamiento drew thousands. Now, with time pressing, planning for the next season has to begin immediately. The calendar shows August 11 as the start of the new campaign, leaving roughly 50 days to finalize sports logistics and prepare the squad for the challenges of the First Division. The team will need to balance intense training with the demanding schedule ahead.
As Eldense rises, the league structure remains stable with 22 teams. The calendar draw slated for late June will determine when Eldense meets Elche, a team that has not faced Eldense in competitive play for over six decades. The upcoming clash will spark renewed local interest and provide a clear focal point for supporters as the season approaches, with fans keen to see how the clubs will measure up on the same pitch once more. This moment marks the beginning of a new chapter for both clubs and their communities, united by a shared passion for the game and its possibilities.