FC Andorra Hits Historic Three-Game Win Streak, Climbs to 12th in LaLiga Hypermotion

**FC Andorra rides historic three-game winning streak to 12th in LaLiga Hypermotion**

FC Andorra has achieved its first three consecutive wins in the professional era, climbing to 12th place with 38 points after 29 matches. The run ended with a 1-0 home victory over Sporting Gijón at Encamp's Nou Estadi de la FAF, marking the club's first clean sheet of 2026. The team now sits seven points clear of relegation and 12 short of the 50-point threshold for mathematical safety.

Carles Manso's technical team—including Gerard Piqué, Jaume Nogués, goalkeeping coach Dani Ortiz and physio Aitor Yeto—has surpassed the previous benchmark under Ibai Gómez. Since arriving, they have earned 21 points over 14 matches with six wins, three draws and five losses, improving on Gómez's 17 points in 15 games. The overall season tally is 10 wins, eight draws and 11 losses, with 36 goals scored and 40 conceded.

Key performers include goalkeeper Jesús Owono's precise distribution, Sergio Molina's midfield control, Diego Alende's steady defending and Josep Cerdà's three goals in his last two appearances. Centre-back Gael Alonso attributed the upturn to better defensive unity and group commitment. He described the side's strongest results phase of the season, crediting wins at Córdoba and against Sporting for boosting morale and distance from the drop zone. Alonso highlighted growing maturity, improved solidity and collective input, while stressing a match-by-match push toward 50 points. On Granada, he noted the challenge of a hostile crowd and promotion-chasing style similar to Sporting's.

The surge coincides with a government subsidy increase of €350,000, bringing FC Andorra's 2026 total to €850,000. Sports minister Mònica Bonell cited the national benefits of the team's LaLiga Hypermotion presence. President Ferran Vilaseca leads the Piqué-majority-owned club.

Manso warned against complacency ahead of Sunday's away game at Granada's Nuevo Los Cármenes (16:15 local time). Pacheta's team, three points behind, beat Deportivo de La Coruña 2-0 last week through José Arnáiz and Jorge Pascual. The sides drew 0-0 on October 17 in Encamp, with standout saves from Áron Yaakobishvili and Luca Zidane. Granada added Izan González, Bambo Diaby and Gonzalo Petit in winter, expecting around 20,000 fans. Pau Casadesús could return from muscle injury, though Ander Astralaga, Rubén Alcaraz and Pedro Alemañ are sidelined.

Andorra travels with 20 players, without injured Édgar, Álex Calvo and Manu Nieto, or suspended Jastin García, Théo Le Normand and Martí Vilà. Dani Villahermosa returns. Manso praised Lautaro's adaptation to a deeper role for extra options and confirmed Yeray's recent benchings as tactical choices, not fitness issues. He emphasized away strength—like the 4-1 at Córdoba—against home sides that often defend deep, leaving spaces for visitors.

In a court ruling, FC Andorra must pay ex-coach Eder Sarabia—now at Elche—nearly €500,000 plus €52,000 to assistant Jon López for unfair dismissal. This follows prior payments over €226,000; an initial club-favorable decision was overturned on appeal.

Separately, FC Andorra Genuine competed in LaLiga Genuine Moeve's second phase in Gijón, losing to Burgos but scoring three against Racing Ferrol (two from Rafa, one from Marta), with team activities including city tours, an aquarium visit and El Molinón.