FCAndorra returns to its stadium in Encamp to face Burgos CF with the intention of recovering the victory it lost in Girona. The 2‑0 defeat in the last match has highlighted the lack of depth and verticality that coach CarlesManso has pointed out as one of the team's main problems. With the elimination of the previous game, the tricolors seek to consolidate the momentum they have shown in recent matches and close the eleventh day of LaLiga Hypermotion with a positive result.
The coach has taken advantage of a longer week of preparation to work on the transition between defense and attack, criticizing the tendency to pass the ball without looking for scoring opportunities. “Sometimes it seems that we score just by passing the ball, by being pretty and dominating,” commented Manso, underlining the need for players to make better use of space and not stay in the zone of 10 passes when with 7 they can already reach the goal. Despite the defeat, the coach maintains an optimistic view, pointing out that the team has shown a positive evolution after adding seven of the last nine points before the visit to Montilivi.
Andorra faces the absence of two key players, DiegoAlende and MarcDomènech, both suspended due to accumulation of yellow cards. LautaroSpatz remains the starter in the defensive line, while JuanSebastián and HugoSolozábal are the main options to accompany him. Bomba, who has partially returned to training with the group, could be called up, like PauLópez; GaelAlonso and ThéoLeNormand continue to recover. The expected starting lineup includes Owono, Carrique, JuanSebastián, Spatz, MartíVilà, Molina, Schneider, Akman, Sidibé, HugoLópez and JordiCano.
Burgos, which has just beaten Sabadell and is close to the promotion zone, appears to be one of the most uncomfortable teams in the league, according to Manso. The Burgos coach, SergioFrancisco, has praised the evolution of the Andorran team, calling them “a team that went through a bad streak but that has grown a lot in recent games.” Both coaches agree that the game will be decided by the fewest mistakes made.
The match, scheduled for 8:30 p.m. at the Nou Estadi de la FAF, will be broadcast by LaLiga TV Hypermotion and DAZN. The tricolors also have a busy agenda: on Thursday they will debut in the Copa del Rey against Varea in Logroño and on Sunday they will visit Tenerife. In addition, captain SergioMolina will receive recognition for his 200 games with the club and will wear a commemorative armband from the 47th Fira d'Andorra la Vella. With these factors at play, Andorra seeks to close the day with a result that allows it to get closer to the promotion zone and maintain motivation for the next matches.