Real Valladolid’s quest for promotion to La Liga faces a significant hurdle on Sunday when they travel to Estadio Santo Domingo to take on Alcorcón. While Valladolid harbors ambitions of returning to the top flight, Alcorcón finds itself embroiled in a relegation battle, desperate for points to secure their Segunda División status.

Valladolid Maintains Momentum, Alcorcón Struggles

Valladolid enters the match in impressive form, extending their unbeaten streak to eight games (six wins and two draws) after a goalless stalemate against Espanyol in their last outing. This run has propelled them to the top of the table, one point ahead of their closest competitors, Leganés. Alcorcón, on the other hand, is in a precarious situation, currently positioned 19th with 41 points. They are three points from safety with only three matches remaining in the season. Their recent form reflects their anxieties, as they have lost their last three games and are winless in four (one draw).

Alcorcón Aims to Upset Valladolid and Repeat Past Victory

While the current standings suggest a clear favorite, Alcorcón will be drawing motivation from their surprising 2-0 victory over Valladolid in their last encounter back in August. On that occasion, goals from Jacobo González and Dyego Sousa secured all three points for Alcorcón at Estadio Municipal José Zorrilla. A similar performance could reignite their survival hopes and derail Valladolid’s promotion push.

Home Advantage vs. Away Momentum

The venue for this match could play a significant role. Alcorcón will be aiming to capitalize on their home advantage, where they boast a ten-match unbeaten streak (four wins and six draws) dating back to December 2023. However, Valladolid shouldn’t be underestimated on the road, especially considering their current three-match away winning streak. Their last away defeat came in March against Racing Ferrol.