Preview of Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto - BM Atlético de Madrid

Fertiberia make their debut as sponsors of BM Puerto Sagunto against Atlético de Madrid

Fertiberia BM Puerto de Sagunto host a handball giant, Atlético de Madrid, tomorrow, Wednesday 10 October. The match marks Fertiberia's debut as the Valencian club's new sponsor. The match, corresponding to the sixth league round, will once again take place at the legendary Ovni arena at 20:30, with Teledeporte's cameras in attendance.

The red and whites arrive for the match after losing their last away game against Reale Ademar de León (36–26), in a match involving a same-day return journey during which Nogués's players' physical exhaustion was evident. However, with the new sponsor, a new chapter begins, and the squad hopes to give its best. The best setting in which to start proving it is this match against Atlético de Madrid. Pending tomorrow's final training session, Vicent Nogués has possible absences in Valles, who has not trained with the group since the León match due to discomfort in his left hand, and Toni Alegre, because of a possible sprain.

Atlético de Madrid, meanwhile, arrive after beating Academia Octavio (28–25). They have also been able to train with the full squad, including Nikolaj Markussen, who has returned to group training after his knee injury. Even so, they approach the match respectfully, as David Davis stated after a training session: "Whenever we visit their arena, we suffer; their supporters put a lot of pressure on us, and, like most teams, they are strong at home and do not want to lose. If that happens, they make you pay dearly. They have put together a good squad, and I think we are very clear that points cannot be dropped in the league, because that can condemn you."

Ultimately, this is a match that marks the beginning of a new chapter for BM Puerto Sagunto alongside Fertiberia, and it is time to start showing their desire to keep fighting and progressing. It is also an opportunity to enjoy handball alongside one of the great teams and to see Nogués's players in action against outstanding players such as Ivano Balić.

Translation produced using artificial intelligence.