UD Logroñés secured a 2-1 victory against Racing de Ferrol following a series of acute physiological and viral setbacks affecting the squad, according to a report by NueveCuatroUno. The win was secured by a 95th-minute goal from José Val.
Injuries and Absences Plague UD Logroñés Squad
Beyond the previously known absences of Latif and Maroto, UD Logroñés faced multiple last-minute complications heading into the match. Unai Mendia confirmed that Camacho sustained an injury just one day before the game, while Santana failed to complete his recovery. Chinedu suffered a muscle strain during Friday's training session, and Quique Rivero was sidelined by a virus.
The physical toll continued during the second half of the match when Miguel Marí was injured. José Val, who scored the decisive goal, was substituted for Marí. During the match, Val and Asenjo functioned as the pivot, though Asenjo was eventually replaced due to physical exhaustion. Rivero, despite being unwell, entered the game for the final twenty minutes, including stoppage time. The player from Cabezón de la Sal played for just over twenty minutes when including added time.
Mendia noted that Rivero had struggled significantly due to his illness, stating:
«Estaba liquidado, hay que agradecerle el esfuerzo, porque ha pasado mala noche. Cogió un virus de la guardería».
Mendia Maintains Offensive Philosophy Despite Roster Challenges
Despite the roster challenges, Mendia maintained a strict offensive philosophy. He emphasized that the team attempts to attack regardless of the scoreline, describing it as the club’s “DNA.” He noted that the team frequently scores goals between the 75th and 90th minutes and tries to avoid sitting back defensively, even when facing strong opponents who attempt to close them down.
Mendia specifically praised the contributions of substitute Miguelete, who converted a penalty for the 0-1 lead, and José Val. Regarding Val’s impact, Mendia said:
«Nos da ese segundo gol. Estoy especialmente contento con él, no venía jugando tanto, pero tiene una actitud y una humildad que hace mucho que no había visto en los entrenamientos».
Match analysis
Mendia described the contest as a match that could have been won by anyone,
noting that his side believed
and emerged victorious from a broken game characterized by constant back-and-forth play.
The victory in Ferrol serves as a successful test for the recently promoted side, which currently holds the record for the best away performance in Group 1.
