FC Andorra Hosts Sporting Gijón in Key LaLiga Hypermotion Clash
Buoyed by back-to-back wins, Andorra aims to build home momentum against play-off-chasing Sporting, who are unbeaten in four, at Nou Estadi on Sunday.
Key Points
- Andorra on two-win streak, distancing from relegation; poor home record (17/39 pts).
- Sporting 9th, 3 pts from playoffs, unbeaten in 4; Dubasin has 12 goals.
- Andorra misses Villahermosa (suspended), Calvo, Nieto; welcomes back Jastin, Cardona.
- Sporting without Vázquez (suspended), several injured; teams drew 1-1 earlier.
FC Andorra, buoyed by back-to-back wins, faces Sporting de Gijón at home on Sunday in a key LaLiga Hypermotion clash.
The match, set for 4:15pm at the Nou Estadi de la FAF in Encamp, marks matchday 29. Andorra coach Carles Manso’s side arrives in strong form after a 4-1 victory at Córdoba on Monday, following a win over Zaragoza. These results have lifted spirits and created distance from the relegation zone, despite a short recovery week.
“The week has been very easy after two strong performances,” Manso said. “Everyone trains with a smile and full commitment.” He stressed the need to build on this momentum at home, where the team has earned just 17 of 39 possible points. “Any team must be strong at home to reach its goals. We need to handle details better and delight our fans.”
Andorra will miss midfielder Dani Villahermosa through suspension after yellow-card accumulation; he has six goals this season. Injuries rule out Álex Calvo, Manu Nieto—both nearing return—and long-term absentee Èdgar González. Manso welcomes back Jastin and Marc Cardona.
Sporting, ninth in the table and three points from the play-off spots, has drawn its last three games against Albacete, Valladolid and Leganés, unbeaten since a 1 February loss to Eibar. Coach Borja Jiménez anticipates an open contest. “Andorra are in good shape. They can dominate, and these matches tend to offer chances for both sides.”
A major threat is striker Jonathan Dubasin, from La Seu d’Urgell and a Belgium international, with 12 goals and two assists this season. Sporting will be without suspended defender Pablo Vázquez and injured players Nacho Martín, Loum and Andrés Cuenca.
The teams drew 1-1 in the reverse fixture at El Molinón, Andorra’s first game under Manso, ended by a late Sporting penalty from a controversial corner.
**Probable line-ups** **FC Andorra**: Owono; Carrique, Gael Alonso, Alende, Imanol; Molina, Théo Le Normand, Yeray; Cerdà, Minsu, Lautaro. Coach: Carles Manso. **Sporting de Gijón**: Yáñez; Rosas, Curbelo, Diego Sánchez, Oliván; Corredera, Manu Rodríguez, Gelabert; Gaspar Campos, Dubasin, Otero. Coach: Borja Jiménez.
Referee: Manuel Jesús Orellana Cid (Andalusian committee).
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