David Albelda’s Villarreal B face Eldense in third friendly behind closed doors | OneFootball

David Albelda’s Villarreal B step up pre-season with a test at Segunda División side Eldense this evening at Nuevo Pepico Amat, behind closed doors, kick-off 19.30.

According to El Periódico Mediterráneo, the match is their third friendly of the summer and comes 22 days into their preparations.

Results have been uneven so far. The team lost their opener at home to Valencia Mestalla, then swept aside Chelsea’s reserve side 0-6 at Nova Oliva.

The coaching staff want to consolidate the team’s play after that start, using Eldense as a demanding yardstick against higher-division opposition.

The fixture also serves to sharpen tactical and physical aspects, with the league opener in 25 days away to Rayo Majadahonda.

There is no pause this week, with pre-season week four to close on Friday against Intercity of Segunda Federación at Estadio Guillermo Amor in Benidorm, kick-off 10.00.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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