Six years after their last appearance in European club competition, ElPozo Murcia Costa Cálida arrives in the Netherlands today to begin their UEFA Futsal Champions League 2026/27 campaign. The Murcian delegation travels with a 15-player squad to contest the Main Round in Roermond, facing hosts Tigers Roermond, SL Benfica, and Ukrainian side FC HIT Kyiv between October 28 and October 31, 2026.
Journey Begins After Domestic Victory
The squad departed Murcia following a hard-fought 4-3 away victory against Catgas Energía in the sixth round of Liga Prime Futsal. That win provided positive momentum for coach Josan González and his players as they transition from domestic play to the continental stage. The team established its base in Urmond upon arrival, preparing for a demanding schedule that pits them against three European opponents over four days.
Josan González Selects 15 Players for Dutch Trip
Josan González selected 15 players for the Dutch trip, comprising 13 available members of the first team alongside players from the reserve team Andrés Meseguer and Juanjo López. Ligeiro remains the sole absentee as he continues recovering from an injury. Because the team can only register 14 players on the match sheet for each encounter, the coaching staff must make one roster scratch ahead of each fixture.
Main Round Match Schedule
ElPozo opens Group play on Wednesday, October 28, at 20:30 against tournament hosts Tigers Roermond. On Thursday, October 29, at 17:00, the club faces SL Benfica. The team concludes its Main Round fixtures on Saturday, October 31, at 17:00 against FC HIT Kyiv.
Top Two Finishers Secure Home-Court Advantage
Four teams compete in a single-phase round-robin group, with the top three finishers advancing to the UEFA Futsal Champions League round of 16. However, finishing in the top two carries significant value for the knockout rounds. Group winners and runners-up secure home-court advantage for the second leg of the two-legged round of 16 tie scheduled for December 4, 2026, following the away leg on November 21. A third-place finish would invert that schedule, forcing ElPozo to play the decisive return match away from the Palacio de los Deportes de Murcia.
Radio and Pay-Per-View Options Provide Match Coverage
Supporters unable to travel to the Netherlands can follow the action through multiple channels. Onda Regional de Murcia provides live radio coverage of all three matches. Additionally, tournament host Tigers Roermond established a pay-per-view streaming platform priced at 3.95 euros per individual fixture or 9.95 euros for a bundle covering all three ElPozo matches through Tigers Roermond PPV streaming.
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