Sports – Eldense | Logic took place in El Molinón
In the current campaign, Eldense Sports Club has quietly established itself as a formidable presence in the Segunda Division, returning to the spotlight after nearly six decades away. The Elda side sits in the 11th position with 23 points from 17 fixtures, carving out a steady rhythm that makes every match feel like a measured sprint rather than a chaotic dash. They approach opponents with a calm certainty, believing they can compete with anyone on the field.
Fernando Estévez’s squad has demonstrated resilience by collecting points against teams from the upper tier, including Espanyol, Eibar, and Racing de Ferrol. The mood around the club suggests that if this momentum endures, the target they set may arrive sooner than originally anticipated. Nuevo Pepico Amat stands out as Eldense’s fortress at home, while they remain precise in the attacking third when playing away from home soil.
After a seven-game unbeaten streak, the Blaugranas head into December with a clear sense of the importance of closing the first round on a strong note. They faced a demanding sequence with trips to venues like El Molinón-Enrique Castro Quini, Leganés, and Albacete. The league schedule also includes a Copa del Rey tie in which Malaga awaits, with the Roses Garden and La Rosaleda both presenting stern tests for the visitors.
Estévez pulls Marc Mateu back from overload concerns
Pablo Lopez
Estévez remarked after the previous match that Marc Mateu would be monitored closely following a muscular overload in the adductor. The Eldense coach underscored the priority of having the forward ready for what lies ahead this month, highlighting the risk the player faces if not managed carefully.
Marc Mateu could feature for Eldense against Tenerife
Pedro Rojas
After welcoming Sporting, who sit near the summit, Eldense head to Tenerife this Saturday at 16:15. The visitors, not at their best recently, are expected to remain a challenging test for the home side. Tenerife has endured seven league matches without a win and comes into this game weighed down by doubt, which Eldense will try to exploit.
It is a familiar storyline for Eldense: a strong, disciplined performance against a team that has shown flashes of quality but has failed to maintain momentum. Real Oviedo previously visited Medio Vinalopó in a similar situation, and while Oviedo pressed early, Eldense managed to snatch a one-goal advantage before the break and held on for a victory, a reminder that in this league, patience and tactical discipline often triumph over raw momentum.
Cup schedule updates
The next match will be against Malaga in the Cup, scheduled for 12:00 on 6 December after a federation-approved change intended to optimize turf conditions and reduce remediation work. The opposition, while a step down in divisions, has a proven habit of complicating visits and crafting tough results on home soil. In their recent clash against Real Murcia, Malaga pushed hard but also faced losses in another away tie at La Rosaleda, extending a period of inconsistency that Eldense will be keen to exploit.
Following the cup clash, Deportivo Eldense will travel to Leganés to play at Butarque, one of the league’s most testing venues. Leganés has only slipped once this season, against Andorra, and their campaign has been marked by six wins and two draws. This sets the stage for Eldense to challenge the league leaders and aim for a positive result on the road.
The road ahead for Eldense continues with the long grind of the season. The plan is to finish the tour of fixtures on a strong note and head into the winter break with confidence, knowing that a favorable run in the Copa del Rey could set the tone for a compelling January page, including a potential home date against Real Zaragoza.
If the team maintains the current level of consistency, the first-round schedule could be described as remarkable, perhaps even extraordinary, given the depth of the competition and the quality of the opponents faced so far.
NEXT MATCHES OF DEPORTIVO ELDENSE:
Eldense – Tenerife (Saturday, December 2, 16:15)
Malaga – Eldense (Wednesday, December 6, 17:00)
Leganés – Eldense (Sunday, December 10, 18:30)
Eldense – Racing (Saturday, December 16, 14:00)
Albacete – Eldense (Tuesday, December 19, 19:00)
Note: This report compiles match notes and team updates from league play and cup engagements. Attributions are provided where applicable for event details and commentary.