Alser Puerto Sagunto play with a match ball against them

Cuatro Rayas Valladolid visit the Ovni this Saturday 5 May from 18:30. The match is part of the 27th league round, which the red-and-whites approach with renewed enthusiasm after their first victory of the second half of the season, while Valladolid arrive determined to consolidate their position among the top places in the table. The match has been designated a day in support of Spanish youth championships, with voluntary admission for season-ticket holders costing 5 euros.

The side managed by Alberto Estornell go into the match after securing a valuable away victory and thus still having a mathematical chance of avoiding relegation. Estornell's men therefore approach the match like a final, knowing that they will face a good team that has competed in European competitions. For this match, the Valencian coach cannot call upon Sergio Berrios, who has suffered a torn calf muscle, or Chelu Cid, who has a shoulder problem. Alfredo Sorrentino and Pachi Peg are also doubts with minor injuries.

The team coached by Juan Carlos Pastor Gómez are fourth in the table and had no trouble overcoming an attacking Helvetia Anaitasuna who were off colour in their last match, winning 33-24. The Valladolid side will therefore be looking for victory to maintain fourth place and keep alive their hopes of finishing third, knowing that it will be a very difficult match against an opponent fighting with great determination to avoid relegation.

 Ultimately, the outlook is difficult for Alser, as survival is no longer in their own hands and also depends on what the other rivals do. Time is running out to bring survival closer. Defeat would condemn them to relegation with three matches remaining.

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