On the closing day of the Spanish Powerchair League, Xaloc Electric Chair defeated Atómicos de Córdoba 3-0 in the first leg and then earned a draw in their showdown with Los Leones de Granada, securing the League Championship title once again. The clash with Granada was never simple; just three weeks earlier that same team had lifted the Spanish Cup, edging out their city rivals in a thrilling 4-3 final.
The match delivered a high level of play, with Xaloc establishing early control in a brisk opening period. Marcos García opened the scoring, teeing up José Luis Ferre’s squad to take a decisive lead before halftime. The Alicante side showed cohesion, discipline, and smart positional play that kept Granada from mounting a sustained counterattack.
In the second half, Granada pressed relentlessly, seeking a way back into the game and aiming to turn the tide in the dying minutes. Yet Xaloc remained resolute on defense, executing well-timed blocks and quick transitions that kept the scoreboard in their favor. Although Granada managed to narrow the gap, the balance never swung decisively, and the match finished 1-1, with Xaloc reclaiming the momentum and sealing the title once again. The victory confirmed the most prestigious trophy in this sport for Alicante.
Xaloc Alacant Powerchair becomes the leader of the National League
Caesar Hernandez
The season has unfolded as a banner year for Xaloc Alacant Powerchair, who clinched the League Championship with composure, finishing at the top of the table. Samuel Grau stood out as the league’s top scorer, and the team also finished as Cup runners-up, underscoring their breadth of talent and consistency across competitions. This success grants them a spot in the early stages of the European tournament circuit, joining the champions from other developing nations—Scotland, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Finland, Germany, and Spain. The qualifiers for this phase are scheduled for the following year, 2024, in Germany, with the Champions League bringing together teams from France, England, Denmark, and Ireland.
The technical staff and players, supported by extended families and friends, deserve special recognition for turning vision into result. The roster featured key contributors such as Samuel García, Néstor Restrepo, Juan Montilla, Marcos García, Víctor Guill, Luis Val, Fernando Costa, José Antonio Gómez, Samuel Grau, Alvaro Rodenas, Alexis Garcia, Manuel Ignacio Rodriguez and Arturo Fabra, whose dedication helped propel the club to the sport’s highest honors. Their collective effort highlights the depth of talent in Alicante’s Powerchair program and sets a high bar for forthcoming campaigns.