TM Benidorm aims to end a rough stretch with a win over Ángel Ximénez on the road in Puente Genil (20:00) on matchday 11 of the Asobal league. The squad led by Sergio Carballeira arrives coming off a tough spell, having dropped the last two games against Barcelona and Logroño. In total, they’ve taken one victory in their previous four fixtures, a dip that has put pressure on the group as it tries to reclaim momentum on the road. [Source: Liga ASOBAL]
TM Benidorm faces a delicate moment yet shows grit in Valladolid
under pressure
After a promising start to the season, Benidorm has slipped a bit in recent weeks, narrowing their distance to the safety zone while still maintaining a comfortable cushion above relegation danger. The team now faces an opponent whose fate in the standings is highly connected to results, and past meetings between the two sides have typically produced tight, balanced contests decided in the closing minutes.
Carballeira confirmed that Pablo Vainstein from Argentina will miss the game due to a physical issue and center Lucas Moscariello will be unavailable because of personal reasons. The coach described the trip to Ángel Ximénez’s home arena as a challenging one and noted that while the opponent has grown stronger at home, Benidorm has not been able to hit their peak form lately. [Source: Club statements]
areas to improve
The Spanish coach pointed to a high turnover rate and finishing struggles as key issues that need addressing if the team is to climb back into a favorable position in the standings. He expressed cautious optimism about reaching the team’s best version and emphasized the need to stay in the upper mid-table, shore up defense, and sharpen counterattacks. The coach underscored that a two-point result would hinge on disciplined play, crisp attack transitions, and tighter defense during critical moments. He urged the squad to tighten execution and maintain focus across the full 60 minutes, especially in away games where consistency has been harder to come by. [Source: Club press conference]