After the setback at El Molinón, where Eldense fell 2-0, the team entered a stretch of eight matches without defeat, including their Copa del Rey clash in Jaén. They couldn’t seize the chances against Sporting and paid a steep price to a side whose promotion to the First Division looked almost certain.
Two goals conceded in Gijón left Eldense with a troubling tally: five goals conceded in the last three games. Despite earning four points, the issue of goals scored remained a thorn for victory. Blaugranas sit among the top-scoring teams in the league with 24 goals in 17 matches.
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In the mind of the staff, the weekend result prompted a sober assessment. The focus shifts to tightening the defense after matches in which the team showed resilience but yielded crucial goals in key moments. The coaching staff recognizes the need to sharpen set-piece defending and tighten transitions when chasing an equalizer.
Pablo Lopez provides context on the broader narrative surrounding the squad during this period.
get back to focus
Estévez managed to stem the bleeding after the painful loss to Oviedo, allowing only three goals in six matches. Yet goals against Mirandés and Sporting emphasize the ongoing need to refine defensive plans and collective discipline.
Analysts note that Sporting’s first goal came from a rebound off Carlos Hernández, while the second stemmed from a transition aimed at finding an equalizer. Defending set-pieces remains a priority to deny a quality striker like Hassan and to prevent isolated marks on Mirandés’ defender Barbu.
Dario Dumic
Speaking on the subject, Bosnian defender Dario Dumic clarified that in the previous match against Tenerife he did not dwell on the goals conceded in recent fixtures. The player had been benched after the yellow card against Burgos. He appeared briefly against Mirandés and did not feature in Gijón.
The defender admitted he felt good personally and found adapting to Spain straightforward. He also expressed gratitude to the people around the club. At 31, Dumic brings experience from Denmark, England, the Netherlands and Germany to his first stint in Spanish football.
Asked about differences in playing styles, he noted that Germany’s football is more physical and dynamic, while Spain emphasizes technical play. He also commented that fans in Spain tend to whistle more during matches, reflecting the atmosphere around the league.
Eldense’s recent run against Elche is highlighted alongside a nod to the team’s ongoing journey under the watchful eyes of supporters.
Focus on themselves
Dumic stressed the need to concentrate on their own performances in upcoming fixtures: the home match offers an opportunity to deliver a strong result. The club recognizes that keeping a clean sheet will be pivotal in seeking success against Tenerife, as it was in games against Amorebieta and Burgos. December is seen as a turning point, a chance to enter the holiday period with positive momentum and to reset for the season’s final stretch.
Eldense is scheduled to host Tenerife, travel to Málaga for cup duties, and face Leganés in the league. They will also welcome Racing de Santander and finish the year with a December 19 trip to Carlos Belmonte to face Albacete.