El Alcoyano steps into the league opener with a clear aim: to showcase a cohesive project against Atlético Sanluqueño in the Primera RFEF this Sunday at 20:30. The squad brings a number of fresh faces, sparking excitement among supporters, even as some loyal fans chose to watch from a vantage point on a hill around El Collao rather than filling the stands. The energy, however, remains high as the team prepares to prove its ambitions on the field.
Alcoyano and Intercity pursue promotion in the south group of Primera RFEF
The club, known as the oldest in the region and proudly nicknamed Huestes Blanquiazul, faced an intense week as it continued its management of ticketing and access through social networks after unveiling season prices earlier in the month. The campaign motto, pull-no-punches in its intent, urged supporters to rally from outside the stadium to ensure fair pricing, with everyone invited to aim for goals on Sunday where fan clubs and young followers will be integral to the atmosphere.
From a period that stretched nearly a month, the sports press has captured the fever surrounding the newly assembled squad. Around fifteen clubs took part in negotiations during the summer window, yet Alcoyano entered the pre-season with five weeks of practice already under its belt. A packed calendar of friendlies followed, but scheduling challenges and a larger roster created some friction as the team sought cohesion ahead of the season opener.
Alcoyano closes pre-season with a 0-2 victory
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The likely starting lineup for Alcoyano may include the following players: Perales, Campabadal, Álvaro Vega, Monreal, Pablo Carbonell, Armental, Albisua, Juanan, Sergi García, Agüero, and Raúl Alcaina. This potential XI reflects coaches’ attempts to balance defensive solidity with attacking intent as they build chemistry ahead of the first league match.
Ganet signs officially
On the same Saturday, Alcoyano announced its fifteenth signing for the 2023/24 campaign: Pablo Ganet, a 28-year-old midfielder who arrives from Real Murcia. He appeared in 34 matches last season for Murcia, scoring four goals, and is expected to add technical becomes and experience to the middle of the park.
Ganet has represented Equatorial Guinea on 36 occasions. His left-footed passing range and ability to unlock compact defenses are seen as valuable assets for Alcoyano’s midfield. His career includes time with Betis’s youth system and a stint with their reserve side in Malaga, followed by spells with San Sebastián de los Reyes, Arroyo, Algeciras, Ittihad de Tangier in Morocco, San Roque Lepe, another spell at Algeciras, a stint in Kuwait with Kazma, and a spell in Oman with Saham Club before returning to Spain with Murcia. This diverse background is expected to bring versatility and a competitive edge as the team advances in the Primera RFEF south group.