Castellón aim to turn SkyFi Castalia into a fortress against Tenerife | OneFootball

Early leaders Castellón target a home stronghold at SkyFi Castalia when Tenerife visit this evening.

According to El Periódico Mediterráneo, Pablo Hernández’s side are unbeaten at the summit, while Tenerife have lost only one of their first five, none away, and sit in the play-off places.

It shapes as a clash of styles. Castellón like to control the ball, Tenerife are content to cede it, yet both have been competitive in the opening weeks.

The hosts expect a pattern similar to Sabadell and Albacete here, so tempo in circulation, alertness to counters and fluid attacking movement could be decisive.

Hernández has rotated selections regardless of previous results. Centre-back Brignani remains a long-term absentee. From tomorrow, Saipi, Rodrigo Rego and Maty Orozco will depart on international duty for two rounds.

Álvaro Cervera’s Tenerife arrive confident despite injuries. Enric Gallego has four goals at 40, underpinning a well-drilled unit. Cervera once led Castellón out of Segunda B in 2005, and his squad includes former albinegros Jesús de Miguel, sidelined, and Marc Mateu, usually a substitute.

For Castellón’s Alberto Jiménez and Jeremy Mellot it is a notable reunion. Jiménez, a Tenerife academy graduate, was promoted by Cervera. Mellot spent four seasons with the island club.

Kick-off is at 18:30 at SkyFi Castalia, with Salvador Lax of the Murcian committee to referee.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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