Rayo Majadahonda Seeks Direct Promotion in Crucial Match Against Navalcarnero

The Majariego team, supported by 250 fans, faces CDA Navalcarnero in a decisive encounter for the league leadership.

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Rayo Majadahonda faces CDA Navalcarnero this Sunday at the Mariano González stadium in a key match to regain the lead and aim for direct promotion, with the support of 250 traveling fans.

Rayo Majadahonda is preparing for a crucial match this Sunday, April 5th, at 12:00 PM against CDA Navalcarnero. The game, to be played at the Mariano González stadium, is vital in the fight for direct promotion. The Majariegos need a victory to reclaim the leadership, which they recently lost to Sanse, after holding it since matchday 11.
Despite the high temperatures expected, around 20 degrees Celsius, the team will not be alone. Approximately 250 fans, known as 'rayistas', are expected to occupy most of the away end. This away trip is particularly commendable, considering it coincides with the holiday period when many supporters are outside Majadahonda. The fan clubs promise to transform Navalcarnero's home ground into a small Cerro del Espino, surpassing the usual attendance of 300 to 400 spectators.
From a sporting perspective, the team led by Guille Fernández aims to regain its best form against his former team. Navalcarnero has proven to be one of the most reliable teams at home, ranking third in home performance, making the Mariano González a true fortress. Conversely, their away performance is the worst in the group, which has led them to flirt with relegation spots. In fact, the club issued a statement apologizing to fans for this poor away run.
Rayo Majadahonda, on the other hand, is the best away team in the group, although they have struggled to gain momentum at home. For this match, Ato and Telis will be unavailable, the latter due to suspension, but Álex and Piri return, whose absences were keenly felt last week. In the home team, there are no reported absences, and the player to watch will be Chus Villar, one of the most in-form strikers and the third top scorer in Group V Segunda Federación.
Recent precedents suggest a very tight contest, with goalless draws in previous encounters, including the first leg (0-0). This result reflects the parity between both teams, especially when playing at Navalcarnero's home ground. Rayo Majadahonda faces this match as a crucial opportunity to stay in the fight for the leadership, in an atmosphere that promises to be intense and with the unconditional support of their fans. Meanwhile, Sanse will travel to Alicante to face Intercity, a team that already snatched a draw from Rayito two weeks ago, keeping the leadership battle open this matchday.