Hércules pre-season gains momentum with back-to-back 1-0 wins and a challenging week ahead
The Hércules squad resumes training this Monday following a brief, customary rest day on Sunday as they prepare for the next phase of their pre-season schedule. Under the guidance of Ángel Rodríguez, the team will tackle three more friendlies in the coming days, building on two hard-fought 1-0 victories that followed their season-opening win against Al Wehda and the AFE side. These results have set a confident tone as the club transitions from fitness to tactical work and cohesion on the pitch. (Club update)
Looking ahead to a week defined by rivalry and high-caliber opposition, Hércules will test themselves against two squads that will compete in the First RFEF next season. On Tuesday, Castellón stands in as the opponent in a match billed as much more than a pre-season fixture: it will serve as the formal presentation of the project to the fans gathered at Rico Pérez, where supporters will get their first real glimpse of the Blues and Whites in action this season. (Club communications)
Even as the squad continues to take shape off the field, Tuesday’s clash with Castellón will mark a pivotal moment for Rodríguez and his players. It will be the first time the group experiences the environment and atmosphere surrounding the Blues and Whites, offering a fresh barometer for how the team looks under real match conditions. Entrance to the stadium is free in order to foster a strong turnout and a warm welcome from the home crowd, reinforcing the club’s message of community engagement and fan participation. (Fan Engagement Update)
On Friday, a trip to Alcoy awaits as Hércules steps into the El Collao arena to meet Alcoyano. The occasion will feature the side competing for the Alcoy City Cup, with Vicente Parras leading the home team as they prepare to contest the third national division for the second consecutive year. The match offers another chance for the Hércules group to sharpen coordination, test different formations, and measure their readiness against a proud regional rival. (Cup context)
Following this elevated level of competition, Hércules will continue pre-season preparations ahead of the league opener against Mallorca B on September 4. In the meantime, the squad has scheduled additional fixtures to refine their game plan: Cartagena B on the 17th, Orihuela on the 24th, and UCAM Murcia on the 28th. These tests are designed to progressively raise the intensity, improve match fitness, and cement tactical ideas that Rodríguez wants to deploy when the season arrives. (Season prep timeline)