After a tough start, EON Baked Alicante aims to reclaim their winning form and climb back to the top of the standings. This Sunday they host Trasmapi UD Ibiza HC Eivissa for a midday clash at 12:00 in the Marist Brothers School Brother Felicisimo Ruiz Pavilion.
Alicante entered the latest round of fixtures after a 28-22 loss to BM Alcobendas, a defeat that underscored how costly unforced errors can be when the margin for error is small and rewards are scarce.
Trasmapi UD Ibiza HC Eivissa picked up a 27-22 home win over Handboll Mallorca in the Balearic derby, marking their first victory of the season after a stuttering start. Earlier results included a 28-28 draw with Caserío de Ciudad Real and a loss at the season’s opening day against Alcobendas. Diego Prada has emerged as the team’s leading scorer after three matches, tallying 22 goals through the early stages of the campaign.
Diego Prada emerged as the team’s top scorer with 22 goals in the first three matches played.
Background
Sunday will mark the seventh meeting between Alicante and Ibiza in league competition. On the second round of last season, EÓN Horneo Alicante hosted the islanders and prevailed with a 27-22 victory, a game in which David Jiménez led the scoring with eight goals. In the corresponding contest that season, Ibiza edged a highly competitive battle 30-28 and added 23 points to their tally.
Looking back at the 21/22 season, EÓN secured a 28-29 home win, while Ibiza claimed victory on their own court with a 25-18 result. The 20/21 season produced the opposite trend: Ibiza defeated Alicante 27-26 on the island, while Alicante pulled off a 30-27 win at home in another close encounter.
This upcoming EON Bake Alicante versus Trasmapi UD Ibiza HC Eivissa fixture will pose a distinctive challenge for EON goalkeeper Jorge Broto as he faces the club he has represented for the last two seasons. Broto himself expressed that the game holds personal significance because it represents his first move away from home, a step that remains memorable as he reflects on his career move.
Coach Huesca acknowledged that Sunday’s match will be demanding for both teams with precious points on the line. He emphasized the need for thorough, disciplined defense and a sharper attack, noting that avoidable errors accumulate and eventually cost the team. His view is that focus at both ends of the floor will decide the result, and he urged a more serious approach when defending while maximizing scoring opportunities on offense.
Fernando Latorre commented on the difficulty of scoring consistently at home this season, outlining a plan to strengthen the performances in Alicante’s home venue. He described Ibiza as a formidable opponent that is building confidence and improving rapidly. Fans can follow the match via the club’s official site. Tickets are available at five euros for the general public, with free admission for under 14s. Tickets can be purchased online through the team site or at the arena box office on game day, depending on availability.
With both teams pushing hard for points, the match promises a high-intensity battle. Expect a game characterized by fast transitions, tight defense, and moments of individual brilliance that could swing the balance in either direction. The question is whether Alicante can tighten their defensive discipline and translate their offensive chances into a pivotal win, or if Ibiza’s improving form will continue to tilt the scales in their favor over the 60 minutes of play.