When a match worth savoring is captured, the reward almost always leans toward a First Division foe. Hércules aims to keep its positive run alive this season by securing a win over Burgos on Thursday at 20:30. The Copa del Rey draw took place in a single match at Rico Pérez, and the Alicante side has won all of its games so far this season. A contract was signed with Rubén Torrecilla’s squad, marking one of the strongest starts in recent memory. The objective remains clear: preserve momentum in a competition that has frustrated its supporters of late.
Hércules could accomplish this by advancing in the cup for the third time in the last decade, a feat not achieved since five years ago. The team seeks to lift the gloom from a tenure that has seen a few painful exits and hopes to give its fans another favorable result against a League One rival in a cup setting.
Torrecilla on Hércules-Burgos: “We are not favourites”
Torrecilla reiterates that the primary objective remains securing promotion to the league’s top tier. With a crucial clash against La Nucía on the horizon, the coach plans to rotate the squad while keeping the core competitive. He notes there will be three challenging matches in a single week, yet expresses full confidence in every squad member. Hércules aims to stay unbeaten at home this season, and those stepping onto the field on Thursday will have earned their chance and deserve the opportunity.
Against Burgos, who have not faced Hércules in the cup before, several regular substitutes will be given minutes, including goalkeeper Cendrón, full-back Hugo Sanz, midfielder Míchel Herrero, and forward Jean Paul.
The only missing piece for the Alicante team is Argentinian striker Agustín Coscia, who is nearing a return from a tendon injury but has yet to play his first match with the blue and white team.
Hércules-Burgos: Copa del Rey is for the brave
Burgos arrives seeking to snap a negative run at the stadium and brings with it a familiar face from Hércules on the bench. The arrangement includes Jon Pérez Bolo and French midfielder Kevin Appin, who once defended for Hércules in past seasons.
Following Hércules’ strong performance and the evident harmony between the squad and the supporters, Rico Pérez is set for a vibrant start to the match. A victory for the blue and whites would bring a league rival to the stadium for another single-game draw in a cup setting.
Complicating matters for the home side is the challenge of facing an opponent from LaLiga Hypermotion. Burgos will remain in Alicante for a league clash against Eldense on Sunday.
Promotion against La Nucía
Hércules announces a promotion for its subscribers, offering tickets at half price for the upcoming rivalry game next Sunday at Rico Pérez against La Nucía (6 p.m.).
The Herculaneum council wants to celebrate the moment with a gala atmosphere at the stadium, as the team sits in second place after seven wins in nine matches.
Approximately 7,000 Hércules subscribers can benefit from this promotion, available online only until 16:00 on Sunday.
Ticket prices range from 10 euros for the backdrop to 25 euros for the tribune area, with the club confident that this promotion will help push attendance toward 10,000 fans.