Eldense has been delivering an outstanding campaign as they return to League Two, sitting nine points clear of the relegation zone and sixteen points away from the comfort of permanence with the season drawing to a close 17 days from now.
Azulgranas have emerged as a surprise in a season where they navigated the league without facing relegation and made the cup rounds, even if their stay outside the top flight lasted just one day. The second round began on a high note, with eight points from twelve available, as they faced historic rivals of Spanish football such as Zaragoza, Espanyol and Oviedo.
Fernando Estévez’s squad accumulated 34 points overall, with half of them earned away from home. They collected 17 points in 13 away matches, a clear indicator of the Medio Vinalopó team performing strongly away from their home venue and positioning them among the top visiting sides in the second year of the competition.
Ranking table of the best teams in the Hypermotion League as visitors
In total, Eldense posted four wins, five draws and four defeats, equalling Eibar and trailing only the Champions League contenders and Ferrol Racing. Deportivo managed to beat Cartagena, Huesca, Andorra and Amorebieta in key fixtures that shaped the battle for permanence. Notable draws were secured during visits to main rivals in the division: Espanyol, Oviedo, Racing de Ferrol and Leganés.
Seven of the thirteen away matches were against teams within the top ten, and Eldense managed to compete with confidence in every challenge, proving themselves against rivals who had every reason to expect victory against the new-entrant side from Elda. The gradual progression of the team has translated into consistent performances across all fields it visits, with a tally of 15 goals scored in favor.
Eldense repeats its best run in the Second League without losing
There remain challenging away trips to clubs like Burgos, Valladolid, Eibar and Elche, each representing a strong test for the squad. The season’s penultimate day in late May will stage the remaining fixtures, and in February the Blaugranas will continue with away assignments. Heliodoro Rodríguez López will host Tenerife next Monday at 20:30.
Fans, key
Across 13 outings to date, Eldense’s supporters have shown unwavering loyalty, turning up by the thousands even when travel is difficult. From Ferrol on a Sunday to Gijón on a Monday, fans have followed the team with remarkable dedication. A recent example saw around 50 Eldense supporters travel to Oviedo to cheer on the team at Carlos Tartiere Stadium.
Quote from a Barça supporter after a draw in Oviedo captured the mood: support on the road provides an energy boost and demonstrates the strong connection between the club and its fans. The effort of the players is mirrored by the fans who travel to every corner of Spain to back the team, and their presence is widely appreciated by the squad.
These moments of support are a testament to the commitment of Eldense’s fan base, illustrating how the travel and the cheers from faraway cities reinforce the players and the club as a whole, especially during a demanding season.