Intercity and Alcoyano meet in a highly anticipated Alicante derby this Sunday
The spotlight in the First RFEF in Alicante shines on a marquee clash when Intercity hosts Alcoyano this Sunday at 21:30 local time on FEF TV. The encounter will be the sole Alicante derby of the season and is set to unfold on the second matchday at Antonio Solana in Alicante, a venue long associated with a home-field advantage that locals affectionately call the men in black.
Alcoyano’s stylish comeback to claim a 3-1 victory
Both clubs arrive with a mirrored early-season storyline, flipped from their opening results. Alcoyano opened the campaign with a 3-1 win over Atlético Sanluqueño, while Intercity fell 3-1 to Recreativo de Huelva. The latest chapter in this rivalry promises a contest that could extend Alcoyano’s encouraging start or serve as a wake-up call for Intercity, aiming to rebound after the initial setback. [Citation: Season overview and results]
Intercity’s 3-1 triumph over Recreativo
Preview discussions have centered on Alcoyano’s bid to build momentum with a second win, riding the confidence from their opener. Intercity’s coach, Vincent Parras, has stressed the importance of keeping the momentum going after a strong debut that left Deportivo with a 4-1 memory when the teams last clashed on Intercity’s home ground. That result underscored Intercity’s efficiency and signaled a challenging period for the visiting side’s coaching staff. [Citation: Match history and tactical notes]
Parras is counting on a sturdy defensive spine, with central defender Julen Monreal returning after an absence in the previous fixture. Monreal’s comeback could trigger a few lineup tweaks, though the coach has kept specific selections under wraps ahead of the derby showdown. [Citation: Squad update]
Sandroni emphasizes peak-level competition
Intercity’s head coach Alexander Sandroni has made it clear that this match will demand top-tier intensity, constant duels, and a full 100 minutes of effort. In his preview remarks, he stressed that unwavering commitment is essential to compete at a high level against a side that has built its identity around its coach’s ideas and now features more options and key players this season. Sandroni described Alcoyano as a dangerous opponent and framed the derby as a true test of Intercity’s willingness to push hard. The message is clear: there is no room for excuses if victory is the aim. [Citation: Pre-match analysis]
Projected Intercity lineup: Gaizka Campos; Guillem Jaime, Cámara, Rafa Gálvez, Cristo Romero, Ceberio, Undabarrena, Xemi Fernández, Soldevilla, Pol Roigé and Etxaniz. [Citation: Potential XI]
Projected Alcoyano lineup: Pear trees; Campabadal, Primi or Monreal, Álvaro Vega, Pablo Carbonell, Armental, Albisua, Juanan, Sergi García, Agüero and Pradera. [Citation: Potential XI]