Antequera Club de Fútbol, a team from the Málaga town of over 40,000 inhabitants, will face Real Zaragoza on the weekend of September 6 at the Nuevo Estadio El Maulí. This will be the Andalusian team's first home match of the new season in the Primera RFEF.
Antequera CF, founded in 1992 after the dissolution of C.D. Antequerano, has experienced meteoric growth in recent years. Now, the Málaga team is preparing to welcome Real Zaragoza to the Nuevo Estadio El Maulí, a unique clash in the history of both clubs.
The match, corresponding to Matchday 2 of the Primera RFEF, will take place on the weekend of September 6. For Antequera, it will be their first home game in the category and an opportunity to demonstrate their solidity after a notable promotion.
An unfamiliar opponent at home
Real Zaragoza, a historic name in Spanish football, visits the Antequera ground for the first time. The Aragón club, competing in the same category, has never faced Antequera in official competition. For local fans, it is a special event to see such a prestigious team in their stadium.
The Nuevo Estadio El Maulí, with a capacity for 6,000 spectators, will be the venue for this clash. Opened in 1983, the municipal ground has witnessed the club's growth, which achieved promotion to the Primera RFEF in the 2022/23 season under coach Abel Segovia.
The journey of Antequera
Antequera CF has transitioned from being a classic in the Third Division to competing with teams of greater history. In the 2022/23 season, the team led their group from the fourth matchday and secured promotion with over a month to spare. Last season, they finished seventh and reached the playoff for promotion to the Second Division.
The club, which serves a locality of over 40,000 inhabitants, has managed to build a solid project. The Antequera fans, fully supportive of their team, eagerly await this match against Real Zaragoza, a rival that will test their level.
A match with a taste of history
For Antequera, hosting Real Zaragoza is a reward for their journey. The Aragón team, currently going through a tough period, seeks to find their way back to victory. However, the Antequerans will not make it easy for them.
“This is a very special match for us; we want to show that we are up to the challenge,” club sources state.
The match, which will take place at a time yet to be confirmed, promises to be a spectacle for fans. Tickets will be available soon, and a full house is expected at El Maulí.
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