The two red-and-white Asobal teams face each other

BM Atlético de Madrid visit the Ovni to face Alser BM Puerto Sagunto this Saturday from 18:30. The match is part of the eighth league round, with the Madrid side arriving as unbeaten Asobal leaders.

For the red-and-whites, the match represents a difficult challenge in their bid for victory, but Dzokic's side will not give up and have not forgotten how hard-fought last year's match was against the now-defunct Ciudad Real, which has become the current Atlético. As Chema Rodríguez, a BM Atlético de Madrid player, recalled: "Last year was a difficult match there and we have learnt our lesson. Points cannot be dropped in the league."

One of the attractions of the clash is that these two teams are once again meeting in an official match, as we had not been able to enjoy a contest between red-and-white hearts since 1969. On that occasion, the Valencians won 15–14.

Despite having played in European competition just four days ago, Talant Dujshebaev will have his full squad available for this fascinating match at the legendary Ovni arena.

Luck has smiled differently on the red-and-white squad, which has a large number of absentees. In addition to Dzokic's five-month absence, Nebot is out with a metatarsal fracture in his hand, while Muiña remains sidelined with a meniscus impingement. Javi Tarrasó is also carrying minor discomfort from a small hamstring tear, and Patxi Peg has a calf strain, although the team hopes to have them available even if they are not at 100%. This would mean Goran having to field the youngsters Samuel Ibáñez and Nacho Moya del Saz, as well as the possible Asobal league debut of academy player Toni Alegre.

A fascinating match between two rivals with very different circumstances, both financially and sporting-wise, particularly regarding squad absences. Their objectives are understandably very different, but the match still has to be played.

In short, a match to enjoy between one of the best teams in the world and one of the most intense arenas in the Asobal League.

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