The bond between Hércules and its fans has reached a fervent peak this season. From the opening friendlies, it was clear which side carried the passion. The squad has embraced a shared ethic that the club’s followers have long craved, a spirit Rubén Torrecilla injected from day one. The coach warned at the first press conference after the early setback at Lolo Escobar that every player must be all in. Among Hércules’ ranks, nothing matters unless a player is fully prepared in training. The insistence on readiness is not a luxury; it is a standard that has become immediately evident in the results and in the attitude around Rico Pérez. The approach is simple, and it works: no one plays unless they meet peak physical condition.
Rico Pérez has become a stage for growing crowds, with more spectators filling the stands and lifting the team toward direct promotion ambitions in the Second Division B, now known as the First RFEF. Recent home fixtures illustrate the contagious enthusiasm: more than 8,000 watched the Copa del Rey clash with Burgos on a cold, windy night, and a crowd surpassing 7,000 filled the venue before La Nucía. Fans witnessed Hércules reclaim leadership in the table just two days after a setback in Europe, underscoring the swift ascent of a squad that refuses to settle for mediocrity.
Torrecilla puts an end to Hercules’ worst curse
With a renewed sense of purpose, Hércules shifted from despair to high-stakes momentum. The team showed resilience over a span of months, moving from a disappointing playoff absence to sustained competitive fire at Rico Pérez. The revival saw eight wins in ten matches and a series of clean sheets, a testament to discipline, fitness, and collective belief. The renewed confidence among players translated into sustained support from the stands, with attendance nearing eight thousand and reflecting a clear demand to celebrate the club’s revival with every home game.
To nurture this growth, the club introduced promotional efforts such as half-price tickets for subscribers, a strategy aimed at widening the fan base and heightening the atmosphere at every match. The objective is to push attendance toward ten thousand on match days and to maintain the momentum that has come to define the season. These steps are part of a broader plan to sustain the club’s ascent and keep the fan energy high as the team pushes for promotion under Torrecilla’s leadership.
This Sunday at 18:00, Hércules faces Terrassa in a pivotal test of leadership. Terrassa sits near the opposite end of the table, with limited wins this season. For this encounter, Nico Espinosa and Agustín Coscia are unavailable, as both have yet to debut in the blue and white jersey. Securing a ninth win would extend Hércules’ grip on the top spot for another day, while Terrassa eyes a chance to climb away from relegation pressure. The season’s narrative has captured the imagination of fans who have witnessed a team live up to lofty expectations at Rico Pérez.
Hércules beat La Nucía in a derby and take the lead
In a classic regional clash, Hércules edged past La Nucía, further cementing its status as a title contender. The victory reinforced the team’s recent trajectory and the mood among supporters who have followed a dramatic turnaround with excitement and pride.
I train at FontCalent
Looking ahead to the Terrassa game, the coaching staff arranged two days of focused work to refine the squad. Training sessions were held at Fontcalent, with additional work planned at Rico Pérez before the trip to Terrassa on Saturday. Coscia, gradually returning from an Achilles injury, trained with the group but remains unavailable for a first appearance. The squad continues to balance recovery and readiness as the season progresses, aiming to keep the core group in peak condition for the upcoming challenge against Terrassa.