Irudek Bidasoa Irun faces its most demanding test of the Liga Nexus Energía Asobal season so far on Friday as the squad hosts Caserío Ciudad Real, targeting a seventh victory. Head coach Mozas described the visitors as a formidable opponent with an exceptionally strong start to the campaign.
«They are having a very good start to the season and have reinforced themselves with players who give them a poise and veteran presence they didn’t have last year,» Mozas said of Ciudad Real.
The match begins at 19:00 on Friday. Live coverage is available through Asobal TV, RTVEPlay, and Eurosport.
Caserío Ciudad Real Brings Veteran Reinforcements to Irun
Caserío Ciudad Real arrives in seventh position in the Asobal standings with a game in hand and only a single blemish across its first five league matches. Managed by Santi Urdiales, the team enters the fixture following notable roster additions that have reshaped its competitiveness.
The visitors’ lineup features Jorge Maqueda, a prominent figure in Spanish handball. Maqueda joins Ciudad Real near the conclusion of a career that included stints at Kielce, Nantes, Veszprem, and Pick Szeged, returning close to his home region. Alongside the veteran, coach Urdiales has integrated pivote Nacho Plaza and goalkeeper Juan Bar, both of whom have delivered high-level performances early in the season.
For Bidasoa, the encounter represents a sharp step up in competition. The table-matching metrics indicate that Ciudad Real is statistically the toughest challenge the yellow squad has faced since the league campaign began.
Bidasoa Uses European Break to Refine Tactical Play
Bidasoa enters the Friday clash following a continental break in European competition. Mozas noted that the pause provided vital breathing room for the squad to conduct thorough training sessions rather than rushing preparations between fixtures.
«We have been focused on working on our game model, on the improvement of the young players, and we have been able to dedicate two days to talking about the rival instead of one and in a hurried way,» Mozas said. «It is always appreciated, but after the match we will see if it has been good or bad.»
Bidasoa Aims to Match Its Best Ever Season Start
A victory on Friday would mark Bidasoa’s seventh straight win in the domestic league, moving the club to the threshold of matching its best-ever start to an Asobal season. Mozas acknowledged the implications while emphasizing the difficulty of maintaining momentum in the Spanish top flight.
«You always have the hope that it will happen, but we know that stringing together so many victories in a row in Asobal is complicated,» Mozas said. «It speaks a lot and well of the merit of the squad and the work we are doing. I am super happy with the team, with the day-to-day, and let’s see if we can lengthen the streak a little bit more.»
