Castellón go into Saturday’s home game against Real Sociedad B knowing that getting all three points is a must, with rivals getting closer at the top of the table and the winter break coming up.
The Albinegres are going through a difficult period, with one win in their last five, and a number of injuries to contend with. Centre-back Iago Indias will miss out again on Saturday, however Salva Ruiz and Dani Romera were back in training this week, so hopefully both will be able to play at least some part in the game.
If it is any consolation for Castellón fans, Real Sociedad B haven’t been doing great either of late, with no wins in their last five and a 3-2 loss against La Nucia last week which saw them slip to sixth in the table. The pressure will also be on them to get a result at Castalia, and get back into a higher playoff position.
“Real Sociedad are not a typical B team, they have a lot of mature players who are experienced at this level already, having played in the second division last year. We need to counter their strengths, be solid and rediscover the form that has lead to Castalia being a fortress so far this year.”, Rubén Torrecilla said in his press conference.
With joint leaders Eldense playing bottom side Calahorra at home (who Castellón drew against last week), any points dropped could see the Albinegres move off the top of the table. Real Murcia, Osasuna B and Gimnastic are also lurking within three points, so even one point could make all the difference in the race to be top at Christmas.