The squad, led by Roi Sánchez, will visit the Artaleku sports center at 6:30 PM with the intention of securing two crucial points. Currently, Horneo Alicante is in ninth position with 21 points, six above the relegation zone. A win in the Basque Country would leave them just one point away from confirming their permanence, with five matches still to play.

Their opponent, Bidasoa Irun, will not be an easy rival. The Basques are fifth with 32 points and are fighting for a spot in European competition. Furthermore, they are only one victory away from second place, making every point vital for them. Despite not having won at home for two months, they are coming off a victory against Logroño, the second-placed team, as visitors.

In the first leg, Bidasoa Irun won by the narrowest of margins, with a score of 32-33 at Pitiu Rochel. For this match, Bidasoa's coach, Álex Mozas, will not be able to count on Unai Barreto due to injury. However, he has a deep squad, with Esteban Salinas standing out as the team's top scorer with 84 goals and a 70% success rate. Gorka Nieto is another key attacking player and the top assistant.

For his part, Roi Sánchez will have all his players available, including Aarón Gutiérrez, who returned in the previous matchday. The game will be special for Xabier Barreto, who returns to his former home before joining Alicante in 2023. It will also be Javier Borragán's first match after being named MVP of the Asobal League in March.

If Horneo Alicante achieves victory, salvation would be a matter of time. If Puente Genil also loses, the Alicante team would be nine points clear of relegation with ten points left to play. In that scenario, the next fixture at Pitiu Rochel, against Caserío Ciudad Real, could be the celebration of permanence with the fans.