FC Andorra Faces Valladolid to End Losing Streak in Segunda Clash

FC Andorra travels to Real Valladolid on Saturday at 6:30pm for a crucial Segunda División match at Estadio José Zorrilla, seeking to halt a two-game losing streak and secure their first away points of the season.

The Tricolors, under coach Carles Manso, hold three points through three matches: a 5-1 home victory over Ceuta, followed by losses to Celta Fortuna (4-2) and Eibar (0-1) last Sunday. Manso views the trip as a major challenge against a recently relegated side, expressing enthusiasm for the test at a prominent venue. "We are eager to play in a stadium like this against a significant rival that was in Primera División 18 months ago," he said. He urged the team to deliver a strong statement, adding that much of their play across the opening games has been positive despite the results, and emphasized the need for a solid performance to back up the statistics.

Andorra tops LaLiga 2 in expected goals (7.1) and shots (56 total, 21 on target), matching Girona with seven goals scored. Manso anticipates a compact Valladolid block under Fran Escribá, who has brought stability despite the hosts' winless start. Valladolid earned one point from a 1-1 draw at Cádiz, with prior defeats at Mallorca (2-0) and Eibar (1-0), managing just one goal amid ongoing stadium work forcing three away openers. Statistics show them as the fourth-best at limiting chances, Manso noted, highlighting their quality players from the top flight.

New signing Diego Díaz is in the squad and could make his debut, while Lautaro de León returns after overcoming fitness issues. Enes Sali still awaits registration, and Gael Alonso with Théo Le Normand remain sidelined long-term. Andorra boasts a perfect record in their last three clashes with Valladolid, including a 1-0 success here last season on a late Minsu strike.

Manso plans adjustments without a full reset, focusing on breaking down low blocks after reviewing past games against similar foes. Escribá expects difficulties from Andorra's possession-oriented, youthful press.

Probable lineups

Real Valladolid: Aceves; Alejo, Rubio, Torres, Clerc; Poncecu, Ojeda, Chacón; Cabanzón, De Rooij, van Duiven. Coach: Fran Escribá.

FC Andorra: Pau López; Carrique, Spatz, Alende, Martí Vilà; Solozábal, Marc Domènech, Akman; Sidibé, Hugo López, Rijkhoff. Coach: Carles Manso.

Referee: Alejandro Morilla (Navarre).