Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto aim to claim their first two points at home

Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto will face Reale Ademar León on 14 September from 18:30 at the Ovni. In a match corresponding to the first league round, they will face a strong opponent who, despite the significant absences they have suffered, will provide a good test of the red-and-whites’ level.

Patxi Martí’s side come into the match after a demanding pre-season with mixed results, but showing a high level of fitness, as the Valencian coach says "the team are at a very good physical and technical level, although nerves always surface in the first competitive matches". Despite the important absence of Sergio Berrios, the red-and-whites’ objective is to fight until the end to secure victory in their first home match and start with high morale for the upcoming fixtures.

Meanwhile, Reale Ademar León travel to Valencia with a new coach, Dani Gordo, as well as new signings. The León side will be looking to make amends for their elimination in last season’s Final Four, but they will not have it easy on a court that turns into a pressure cooker every matchday. For that reason, Reale Ademar centre-back Juan Castro is taking nothing for granted "starting away from home is always difficult".

Ultimately, Fertiberia need to claim the two points to gain the confidence required to make a good start to their fourth ASOBAL project under Valencian coach Paxti Martí.

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