This was a brief update on Eldense’s recent display against the World Cup field last Monday, with Real Zaragoza earning a 1-1 result. Despite an early warning from Maikel Mesa just before kickoff, Eldense regrouped through a goal from a teammate, and later, Mario Soberon benefited from a corner played by Marc Mateu. The Valencia side showed intent with one assist, two goals, winning most individual duels, and registering 14 touches in the final third of the pitch.
The team showed good energy at the start of the second half. Yet that effort did not translate into three points. Ram Fernando Estevez expressed satisfaction with what his squad produced on the field, acknowledging the positive signs while stressing the need to maintain that level to secure safety in the standings.
Two missed results stood out, each hovering as chances to claim victory in a period when the team had not tasted success for some time. Since November 12, Eldense has not secured a win in the hypermotion league, despite several solid performances. A 1-3 win over Andorra offered a glimpse of potential, but the overall gap to safety remained wide and the team continued to chase more consistency.
Eldense’s short draw against Zaragoza
The side has drawn in the last four rounds: Leganes (1-1), Racing de Santander (3-3), Albacete (1-1), and the recent stalemate with Zaragoza. It is clear that taking points at the right moments is crucial, with Eldense managing a late point after facing a 0-3 deficit earlier in the week against Cantabria. The result left a mix of frustration and cautious optimism for the squad and fans alike.
With twenty days remaining, the Blaugranas have accumulated 27 points as the main objective remains in sight, even though a move toward mid-table safety is still a work in progress. They have not enjoyed a prolonged spell of wins in recent weeks, yet they have not been outplayed in any match, still believing in a possible turnaround. In defeats against Tenerife and Sporting de Gijón, there were moments that suggested a different outcome could have materialized.
Estevez is confident with Eldense: “We saw the side we wanted to see”
The team enjoyed a rest day and then returned to training with a focused approach, concentrating on ground work and tactical detail. The squad travelled to Lezama for a test against Amorebieta, a Basque club currently anchored at the bottom of the table with 16 points. A large portion of those points came at home, where the team collected three wins, four draws, and four defeats.
The two sides met in the first division of the RFEF last season, when Amorebieta faced Eldense in Basque territory and shifted the balance in their favor. That encounter changed the dynamic between the clubs. This time Eldense aims to push further and break the deadlock that has seen them struggle for consistency, seeking a victory that could shift the momentum in their favor.