La Real host Logroño United after Arturo Ruiz leaves for Brighton | OneFootball

La Real open Liga F at 12.00 in Zubieta against Logroño United amid dugout upheaval. Maider Castillo fronts the bench, with Fernando Torres and Aitor Resende running training.

Only 48 hours after Arturo Ruiz’s exit, his move to Brighton was confirmed yesterday on a deal until 2029 after Brighton paid a release clause of around 300,000 euros, according to Diario Vasco. He had led the side for 17 months.

Three days after visiting Chelsea in the Women’s Champions League and with the return on Wednesday, today’s approach could reflect that schedule, with La Real seen as superior on paper.

Pre-season encouraged, with academy duo Ane Isasasmendi and Carlota Chacón stepping up and new signings settling, though matching last season’s historic third place and the home win over Barcelona will be hard.

La Real have never lost to Logroño United in the league, the seven meetings read five wins and two draws, though March’s game in Zubieta finished 1-1. The visitors usually sit deep and cede the ball, so in-game tweaks could be key.

A possible XI could have Julia Arrula in goal, a back four of Laborde, Apari, Florentino and Moraza, Isasasmendi, Fernández and Eizagirre in midfield, with Cecilia, Egiguren and Seelenefreud up front. After the Ruiz shock, La Real aim to reset and take three points before hosting Chelsea, and it remains to be seen whether a new head coach is in place by then.

Source: Diario Vasco

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