Landing does not make friends in Alicante
The story unfolds around teams from the Alicante region trying to climb clear of relegation trouble. La Nucía faced a tough Sunday away from home, a defeat that left them perched near the danger line and short on room to maneuver. A loss that dropped them back into the relegation zones compelled them to seek a three-point response when the opportunity arose at the Olympic facility. The Barcelona B side, on its part, knew that avoiding a late-season miracle would be essential. It appeared unlikely that the final day would require a dramatic rescue; rather, the team would need a firm result at home in Irún against a direct rival in the battle to stay up in the Second RFEF.
The two clubs could redeem themselves with a home win this Saturday, and La Nucía would need to beat Barça B at the Olympics to avoid depending on a miracle on the last day.
Momentum has swung toward better outcomes in recent weeks. A run of five matches without defeat had reinforced the visitors’ football philosophy, backed by Lezama’s recent double victory and, crucially, a standout moment from Juanan on 15 April against Cornellà at El Collao. The squad led by Vincent Parrasonce continues to maximize the potential of one of the league’s more modest budgets in the First RFEF, turning constraints into competitive grit.
If Vicente Parras’s squad defeats Murcia at El Collao, it would secure their continuity in the division for another campaign.
Before the Bilbao rendezvous, with Real Unión and La Nucía heading to Alcoy, there had been two fortunate chances to set the target but those opportunities slipped away. Yet the team persisted, staying competitive even when a climb seemed stubborn. The captain Pablo Carbonell, a stalwart in Deportivo’s defensive scaffold, stressed that while victory isn’t guaranteed every week, the squad had demonstrated resilience against stronger foes and those in direct contention for survival. The message was clear: performance over prestige matters most as the campaign winds down.
Intercity’s situation has also been a talking point. In the midst of various rumors, an unexpected departure and personal moments tested the squad, yet the team managed a memorable performance against one of the league’s top outfits in Barcelona. The win highlighted the resolve of the squad and its capacity to block out negative talk, focusing instead on execution in the pitch. The young Blaugrana line-up showed real potential, with Oriol Soldevila and Pol Roigé executing quick transitions, while Alexander Sandroni pressed to convert opportunities. The contest underscored the importance of a clean defensive shape and timely counterattacks as the season drew toward its final stretch. In the upcoming Saturday clash, Intercity would face Calahorra, a team already out of the running in La Rioja, but still determined to end the season on a positive note.