An unsatisfying end to the season has placed Rafa Monclova at the center of attention as HLA Alicante reassesses its plans. Lucentum has opted not to renew his contract after the Sevilla coach signed a one-year deal last summer. Gonzalo de Garcia de Vitoriato will be compensated for dismissal according to the club’s notice.
On the club’s official site, the Basque manager’s link with the A team has concluded: Rafa Monclova will not continue as the head coach. HLA Alicante is looking ahead to the next campaign. The club extended thanks for his professionalism, dedication, and hard work during his tenure, especially for guiding Lucentum Alicante toward the post-season and helping the team reach its goal of playoff qualification. The statement noted 18 wins in the league and expressed best wishes for his future personal and professional life.
The team posted 18 wins with Monclova on the bench, just two losses behind them for a 16-loss tally overall. The final balance proved disappointing for the club.
Though the Alicante squad did secure a postseason berth, its path under Monclova left questions about long term strategy. Director Daniel Adriasola has indicated a shift in the sports management approach, opting to end Monclova’s tenure in Alicante despite promising early signs.
After only one win in the last ten official matches and seven consecutive defeats bridging the end of the regular season to the playoff round for the Final Four with Palencia, Rivero moved quickly to resolve the situation. The Lucentino squad endured an abrupt fall, and the club despite increased investment faced disappointment as the playoffs beckoned and a fast track to promotion seemed elusive.
Who is accompanying Monclova at HLA Alicante?
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As the season progressed, HLA Alicante focused on securing home-court advantage in pursuit of a top-four finish. The team managed a crucial 17th victory after beating Melilla in the autonomous city on matchday 27, reinforcing belief in the squad’s potential.
Rafael Monclova and the last crusade
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Following that push, the team remained convinced it had closed the job without fully realizing it. Confidence waned, and the expectation of dramatic gains diminished. In the end, the playoff path required the team to face the front-runner for promotion. MoraBanc Andorra clinched a swift ascent to the elite as league champions, while Palencia, after a cup success, escaped Lucentum’s challenge with ease in CT. A period of reflection now opens at HLA Alicante to determine the club’s direction for the upcoming sequence.
In the aftermath, Lucentum scrutinizes the season’s arc and considers next steps as the club charts a course for renewed competitiveness. The conclusion underscores a year of effort, the volatility of the playoff race, and the ongoing challenge of reaching the top flight with consistent performance.
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