The Luis Suñer Picó stadium will host a vital encounter for UD Alzira, who will receive Jove Español from Sant Vicent del Raspeig at 6:30 PM. The Alzira team arrives with high morale after keeping clean sheets in their last two matches, a feat not achieved in sixteen months.
Jove Español, for its part, is one of the most in-form teams in the lower-middle section of the league table. In their last eight matches, they have secured five victories and two draws, demonstrating strong competitive ability. According to Aurelio, former Alzira goalkeeper and current Jove goalkeeping coach, the Alicante team's improvement is largely due to the incorporation of Luis Ortiz, a former right-back who brings experience and composure.
“"He brings experience, calmness to the team when things go wrong, and a lot of confidence and grit. He has been vital in the change."
Jove Español coach Jaime Pérez will have to contend with three important absences due to suspension: midfielder Ahmed, right-back Marcos Núñez, and left-winger Sami. Despite these setbacks, they rely on Montejo, their main offensive threat with 15 goals, supported by Álex Pérez and Borja Iñiguez (4 goals each), Precious (3), and Barrachina (2).
For UD Alzira, coach Pascu Domingo, from Riba-roja, emphasized the importance of defensive improvement. "We had to focus without the ball and add more muscle to the midfield," he explained. Domingo welcomes back Jefrie after a two-match suspension and will have Manu Castillo available, returning after two months injured, though not yet at one hundred percent. Tanque and Dieguito, despite minor discomfort, will also be at the coach's disposal.
“"We had to focus without the ball and add more muscle to the midfield."
The matchday will conclude with Castellonense playing against Vila-real C on Sunday at 6:00 PM at the José Manuel Llaneza sports city. Iñaki Rodríguez's team will already know the result of At. Levante's match, which opens the day on Saturday at 11:45 AM in Soneja.
