Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto seek survival points against direct rivals Bidasoa Irún

This Saturday at 18:30, Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto host Bidasoa Irún, direct rivals in the fight for survival, in a league match regarded as the first final they will face at home.

The team managed by Patxi Martí face a highly decisive match for the red-and-white cause, having clung to the battle for survival with their victory in Pamplona against Helvetia Anaitasuna. Fertiberia are five points ahead of their opponents, so it is important to win the two points and start to breathe more easily. After carrying out several experiments in the Copa del Rey tie against FC Barcelona, the Valencian coach will have the whole squad available following Marc Andreu's recovery.

Bidasoa Irún, meanwhile, approach the match with optimism after securing their third league victory in the previous round by defeating Juanfersa Grupo Fegar 26–24. With this win, Fernando Bolea's men have joined the fight for survival, which is no small achievement after having been virtually written off.

Ultimately, Fertiberia want no relaxation or excess euphoria in a vital clash to avoid relegation. The red-and-whites will have the support of their greatest asset, the fans, who welcomed them on their return after the victory in Pamplona this week. Tomorrow, the Marea Rojiblanca supporters' club, together with Alucine Sagunto cinemas and the club, have organised an event at which the ASOBAL squad will attend the world premiere of the film 300: Rise of an Empire, with the aim of motivating the players and creating another link with the community.

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