Intercity is set for a Sunday challenge against Castellón, the current leaders, in Castalia at 19:30. The meeting serves as a meaningful gauge for the Alicante club’s realistic aims in the Segunda División B group of Primera RFEF this season. Under Argentine manager Alejandro Sandroni, Intercity travels to face a team that began the campaign with multiple wins in the opening weeks, while Intercity earned their first three points in a provincial derby with Alcoyano by securing a 1-0 triumph.
The Intercity coach explained that beating Alcoyano brought relief and confidence and stressed that the squad must approach the Castellón game with the same mindset. He emphasized that the team is in this competition to play high-stakes matches like the one in Castellón, and that learning to compete against a serious promotion contender is essential for their development, citing the significance of this test for their growth this season.
The Argentine tactician is fully aware of the challenges posed by Castellón’s current setup, especially given the ongoing shifts around their coach and roster. He underscored that his squad aims to place itself in meaningful, pressure-filled situations to understand how they will perform and evolve. He also admitted that improvements are necessary if Intercity hopes to keep options open in Castellón, particularly with Aarón Piñán out through injury. If no last-minute changes arise, the anticipated Intercity starting XI for this match could feature Gaizka Campos, Guillem Jaime, Álvaro Pérez, Rafa Gálvez, Cristo Romero, Ceberio, Undabarrena, Xemi Fernández, Nsue, Pol Roigé, and Moha Traoré, as suggested by the team lineup preview.
Castellón has adapted to the attacking style implemented by their new coach, Dutchman Dick Schreuder, and early results have been promising. Yet the team continues to fine-tune a philosophy that demands stronger defensive concentration and a more vertical approach aimed at breaking through the opponent’s lines, with the objective of sustaining momentum across matchups, according to the club update. This adjustment period is shaping how Castellón pursues its goals this season and signals the level of competition Intercity will face in a key regional contest.
The leader is rearming
In the most recent clash with Intercity, Schreuder made strategic calls to protect defender Óscar Gil and forward Raúl Sánchez. Behind the scenes, roster developments are underway and one of the latest signings, Julio Gracia, could be available if integration proceeds smoothly. Dutch winger Gervane Kastaneer, who arrived late in the transfer window, still needs time to settle after an uneven pre-season. Striker Miguel Falé remains sidelined due to injury, limiting attacking options for now, according to club notes.
No major changes are expected to the starting lineup beyond the absence of Cristian Rodríguez, which might prompt a variant in the lineup. Gracia could earn a starting spot, while Crettazz and Iago Indias, Alberto Jiménez, Óscar Gil, Manu Sánchez, Salva Ruiz, Josep Calavera, Haris Medunjanin, Gracia, Suero, and Miguel are potential components of the XI, depending on how the coach’s preferences align on match day, as outlined in the tactical overview.