In a bar near the Nou Sardenya, Aday Benítez meets with ARA just over 24 hours before his debut in the First Federation this Saturday at the Juventud Torremolinos ground (7:30 p.m., LaLiga+ and FC Play). After the historic promotion as champions of the Second Federation, the club is preparing for an exciting, but also very demanding season.. "It's a challenge for me too. Despite being the team with the lowest budget and having to overcome obstacles like not being able to play at the Nou Sardenya starting in January, I consider myself a great fighter. I'm convinced we can achieve it."

The oldest members of Europa, a founding club of the Spanish First Division in 1928, rub their eyes. After years of hardship and watching the Nou Sardenya stadium gradually empty, the Gràcia club has experienced a social and sporting renaissance in recent years. On Sunday, Europa secured promotion to the First Federation with one matchday remaining in the league, beating Elche B (0-1) with a goal from their eternal captain, Àlex Cano, who has played 500 matches for the club and is the second-highest scorer in history despite being a defender.