Two unbeaten sides in the Primera Nacional de balonmano meet when CH Sarrià hosts CH Bordils, with both clubs aiming to capture the outright league lead after two rounds of the season.
Sarrià Prepares for Physical Clash Without Full Training Sessions
CH Sarrià enters the derby following victories, having defeated Sant Esteve de Palautordera 40-34 in the season opener before edging Montcada 32-26 in the second round. Head coach Josep Espar noted that his squad faces unique preparation hurdles heading into the match of the campaign.
“We have all the players ready,” Espar said. “For weeks we have been thinking about the match, because for us and our people it is a very important date. There is a lot of desire and I can assure you that we will give everything.”
Espar acknowledged that professional commitments and holiday schedules have prevented the squad from completing full training sessions together ahead of the derby. Consequently, the team’s style has shifted toward a more physical approach relying on high work rates while combinations develop over the coming weeks. The club’s summer additions include Andreu Ruscalleda, signed from Fornells as he continues his recovery from a long-term injury.
Bordils Rides Preseason Momentum Into Girona Showdown
CH Bordils arrives at the Pavelló de Sarrià after opening its Primera Nacional schedule with a 31-27 victory over Sant Esteve Sesrovires and a 31-29 win against Sant Martí Adrianenc. Head coach Gerard Farrarons expressed satisfaction with the team’s early progress following a difficult start to the previous campaign.
“We are super happy,” Farrarons said. “We had to improve because last year we lost the first three matchdays, and we have achieved that. We have done a great job in the preseason.”
Farrarons highlighted the competitive character and solid counter-attacking ability of the hosts, anticipating a tightly contested fixture decided by minor errors. “It’s a derby, it’s a derby,” Farrarons added. “We are going there, they are very strong and maintain their block. We will have to be very concentrated and be effective in front of goal.”
Garbí Visits Sant Cugat in Territorial Fixture
Garbí enters the fixture with one point from its opening two matches of the season.
Winner Will Claim Sole Possession of First Place
Both clubs sit among five undefeated teams in the division, meaning the winner will claim sole possession of first place in the league standings.
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