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C.D. Teruel-S.D. Huesca: An Aragonese Derby in Urgent Need of Points

The Aragonese derby schedule gets underway this Sunday at Pinilla with C.D. Teruel-S.D. Huesca at 7 p.m. Neither team is in particularly good form and both need a win to ease the doubts surrounding them at the start of the season.
C.D. Teruel-S.D. Huesca: An Aragonese Derby in Urgent Need of Points

The Huesca side come into the match having collected 5 points from a possible 12, with just one win to their name. Although it must be said that a more recognizable team was seen in the latest draw against Atlético Madrileño, the benchmark was not particularly demanding after Villarreal B gave the Alto Aragonese side a tactical masterclass on the third matchday.

It appears Jardiel found the answer against the red-and-white reserve side, and now the task is to reproduce those positive sensations on the pitch and turn them into results. The Huesca side are also experiencing problems in attack, having gone two matches without scoring. In this way, it is impossible to collect three points in any division, especially in Primera RFEF, where the penalty areas are crucial.

This is the ideal match for a Huesca side that need to win not only to climb the table but also to gain confidence in a project whose objective is to return to Segunda immediately.

TERUEL IN A CRITICAL SITUATION

Teruel arrive with just one point from four matches and the need to win is now paramount. The Teruel side are bottom of the table, four points from safety, and cannot afford to keep slipping up in their bid to remain in the third tier for a second consecutive season.

Furthermore, being strong at Pinilla must be non-negotiable for a team with the shortcomings of the Bajo Aragon side. This first home fixture must therefore end in victory so they can reinforce their confidence at home and attempt to climb out of the bottom of the table.

If Huesca are struggling to score, Teruel's case is even more alarming. Kiko Ramírez's side have been unable to score a single goal so far this season and are the only team in the entire Primera RFEF yet to celebrate one.

The urgency is clear for both teams, as are their needs. This Aragonese clash promises to be thrilling, with both sides already having so much at stake so early in the season.

About this article: Originally published in Spanish by AragonDigital.es and—following a selection process by our journalists—made available to the international audience of AragonDaily.com. Both newspapers belong to companies within the ARAGON DIGITAL GROUP.