Winning brings a sense of ease, loosening the shoulders and letting thoughts flow more freely. It should be pursued without slipping two months behind schedule, as in the earlier example with Intercity. It also adds a lasting commitment. Pushing beyond 100 days can feel like a stretch at home, yet it reinforces the chorus of confidence that rallies a fanbase when the team delivers what supporters expect.
The regular season is nearing its end, turning decisively in the final stretch. In these last ten days, the power brokers of the league—those who decide the outcomes—are in play. Gustavo Siviero and Vicente Parras have managed to steer their teams away from troubling forms, finding balance after tough periods. The Argentine coach is shaking off relegation danger, while the Elche mentor steadies the ship and halts the slide into a precarious position.
Alcoyano’s debt to Vicente Parras
Both sides have faced strenuous spells and troubling doubts born from defeats. Yet they remain calm, avoiding panic as they plot a patient course toward a longer-term goal. Keeping a seat at the professional table for another season, especially for teams with tight budgets, is a meaningful achievement after summers of planning and block-building that took aim high, even for clubs with one of the leanest financial sheets in the league.
They carry twelve rounds of action left to play. The fight is clear: avoid relegation. In the current standings, they hover around the 10-point mark, grappling with the risk of finishing among the two bottom spots that would drop clubs into the Second RFEF. The remaining three spots in the table are already distant enough to feel secure for now.
With 30 points still up for grabs, Intercity and Alcoyano have managed to collect a band of six and five points respectively, placing them in 16th and just above the relegation line. The upcoming fixtures are critical: three clubs are already too far to overhaul the top positions, so the focus narrows to securing safety and avoiding the two remaining spots that carry the greatest risk. The situation has left the league environment tense, with several teams occupying precarious positions. La Nucía sits in a similar position, with SD Logroñés in mid-table and Real Oviedo’s group of challengers pushing to climb, though Alcoyano and Intercity remain just below mid-table and locked in a tight fight for survival.
La Nucía’s postponed match against Amorebieta, a date yet to be set, remains on the calendar
Focusing on anything other than preserving status in the third tier can be counterproductive, even if the mathematical outlook still leaves a slim chance. Teams wearing black have a playoff target within reach at nine points and Deportivo sits at ten. Reaching the second chapter would bring a substantial financial boost, though the likelihood remains slim as progress unfolds.
Intercity’s ambitions stay pointed toward a strong finish. Even after a draw with Real Sociedad San Sebastián, the squad remains solid near the summit and is considered a viable contender for direct promotion as champions. Their near followers, Castellón, sit just a bit behind, five points adrift in the chase for leadership.
Parras and Siviero style clash at the top of Primera RFEF
The clash at the top pits two seasoned coaches against each other in a battle to shape the league’s frontier. La Nucía’s draw with Murcia temporarily halted their promotion push after an earlier game postponement due to a managerial death. Among all clubs in the region, this squad faces the most immediate risk of relegation, and their upcoming home duel against UD Logroñés represents a critical moment where appeasing the nerves is essential to avoid a misstep.
Siviero’s squad will miss the presence of Emilio Nsue, a player who powered Intercity to a late victory in Las Gaunas last weekend. Nsue is set to join Equatorial Guinea for two qualifying matches against Botswana, part of CAN 2023 preparations. The Alicante side’s forward has been in excellent form, contributing important goals over the last three matchdays and earning selection for a five-man national-team pool. This development adds depth to Siviero’s options and influences tactical choices as the season approaches its decisive phase.
Emilio Nsue’s participation with Equatorial Guinea in two CAN qualifying matches
Nsue, who has been utilized in multiple roles this season, is stepping away from Intercity momentarily. He joins Equatorial Guinea for first leg action in Malabo and a return match at Francistown Stadium, as the schedule dictates. The club hopes to hold the fort in the league while Nsue’s national duties unfold. In parallel, Intercity looks to return to form in time for a crucial derby against Eldense at home, continuing a campaign that places the team near the top of the standings. In the broader group, Equatorial Guinea sits close to the middle of the table, chasing a favorable finish as the campaign progresses.