Two crucial derbies light up a tight schedule
Different moments, different emotions fill the arena. Eldense and La Nucía stage a derby this Saturday at 19:00, broadcast on InSportsTV. It’s a clash that promises to reveal much about form and confidence, as locals revel in a strong run while visitors carry questions after recent results and a precarious position in the standings.
The league leaders arrive in good health, carrying a resilient run after their only league loss in the last nine rounds. The setback against Castalia seems distant now. Six points were added in the following two matches. A defeat in Tarragona became a mere footnote, while a recovery against Castellón helped to reinforce the Azulgrana’s lead, now four points clear of their nearest pursuer, La Plana.
La Nucía has faced more questions from the bench than answers on the field, sitting four points behind the pace. The risk for Sabadell remains high; a win in their postponed match against UD Logroñés would narrow the gap and reshape the chase for a playoff spot.
► LEAGUE: First RFEF, Group 2, 26th day
► STADIUM: Nuevo Pepico Amat
► TIME: 7:00 PM
► TELEVISION: InSports.TV
► REFEREE: Abraham Dominguez Cervantes (Malaga)
► Possible Eldense lineup: Vallejo, Diego González, Álex Martínez, Carlos Hernández, Pedro Capó, Sergio Ortuño, Núñez, Clemente, Nieto, Carnicer, Juanto Ortuño. Coach: Fernando Estevez
► Possible La Nucía lineup: Jaume Valens, Romera, Moisés, Álex Salto, Kevin Toner, Eneko Delgado, Dasquet, Javi Gómez, Fer Pina, Mariano Sanz, Juan Delgado. Coach: Guille Fernandez
La Nucía has collected only one win in the last nine rounds, earning 9 points from 27 possible. This week they sit eleven points behind Eldense, who hold 20 in the same competition. Eldense’s defensive discipline and scoring efficiency keep them as the clear leaders of the group with thirteen rounds left in the regular season. The path to direct promotion remains open for the champion and both clubs still chase a dream that began in September, with Deportivo as the only club within reach for now.
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Barça’s board decided to cut ticket prices for a regional derby that drew a packed crowd the night before, pricing seats at five to ten euros to guarantee a full stadium again. The deal applies to Barça season-ticket holders and is part of an effort to keep the atmosphere electric at the provincial showdown.
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The controversy also included La Nucía’s decision to decline inviting the league leaders to a private stadium box, with officials citing scheduling reasons while observers questioned the move. According to Deportivo sources, the first match at Camilo Cano Olímpic saw a large number of displaced visiting fans complain about security measures at the municipal stadium.
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The lone positive feature for the rojillos today rests on their history. They are one of five clubs to break the lead this season and have earned points on seven of ten away appearances.
In a twist, Guille Fernández saved a defender, Moises Garcia, after a one-match ban for a string of disciplinary actions. The presence of former rojillo players like Fernando Pajarero and Iván Forte adds a new color to the derby, underscoring how history continues to shape present battles and future ambitions in this regional rivalry.