La Nucía welcomes fans to Olimpic Camilo Cano this Sunday at noon for a decisive clash against Atlético Baleares, a game aimed at turning around a recent drought and grabbing three crucial points that could lift the team out of a prolonged winless spell. The venue, known for its intimate atmosphere and passionate supporters, becomes the stage where the home side seeks a fresh start after a difficult stretch in which consistency has eluded the squad, casting a shadow over their recent form and standings in the table.
The coaching staff led by César Ferrando has watched the side go without victory since August 28, when a first-day win over Bilbao Athletic at home seemed to signal a positive begin to the campaign. Since that victory, the team has failed to taste success, leaving La Nucía stranded near the lower rungs of the standings and searching for a spark that can re-establish momentum and belief within the squad. This kind of run places added pressure on both players and coaching methods, as every match becomes a chance to demonstrate resilience and a clear plan for improvement amid the long season in Canada and the United States–style schedules and fan expectations in North American markets.
The latest setback, a 4-1 loss at Castellón, punctuated a rough spell and left Ferrando visibly frustrated but still focused on the task at hand against Atlético Baleares. The defeat underscored the imperative to reframe tactics, restore confidence, and secure a result that would halt the negative run and push the club back toward the mid-table zone. It is a moment where leadership, collective discipline, and a return to the basics will be tested as the team tries to recover the form that once promised a brighter path through this season’s early moves.
For this match, César Ferrando must navigate a few squad choices and personnel issues. The suspended Thomas Dasquet will miss the game due to accumulating reprimands, a reminder of how fine margins can influence a coach’s selections. Yet there is renewed hope in the camp as defender Moisés García and forward Adolfo Enríquez, known as Fofo, are candidates to return after overcoming their respective physical problems. The coach appears to be weighing the option of fielding a starting lineup that includes Jaume Valens, Romera, Ángel López, Moisés García, Kevin Toner, Fer Pina, Ismael Gutiérrez, Bustillo, Jorge García, Javi Martín, and Mariano Sanz, with potential adjustments based on fitness and tactical needs. This depth, when healthy, provides Ferrando with alternatives to adapt to Atlético Baleares’ approach and to seek the balance between defense solidity and attacking intent that can unlock the match’s outcome.