The good image shown for Cádiz in the Wanda Metropolitano has injected energy both in the template as in the aficionados, facing the final stretch of the championship. This, together with the punctures of the direct rivals, keep the team strong to continue believing in achieving the permanence. Once the slab that some were already talking about as ‘The Curse of Mirandilla’ against Rayo Vallecano has been removed, it’s time to reckon with salvation. Cádiz has five games left in their fiefdom that seem fundamental.
The Mirandilla will dictate sentence for better or for worse. Villarreal (this week), Betis, Athletic, Elche and Real Madrid come to the yellow feud, in this order. Although most of the matches are against top teams, In the first round, Cádiz only lost one game against these rivals (Elche, 3-1). Furthermore, he harvested draws against Villarreal (3-3), Betis (1-1) and Real Madrid (0-0); and beat Athletic (0-1). Numbers that allow confidence in achieving the goal.
Matches at the Mirandilla
| WORKING DAY | RIVAL |
| 29 | VILLARREAL |
| 31 | BETIS |
| 33 | ATHLETIC |
| 35 | ELCHE |
| 37 | REAL MADRID |
The fans will have a key role
The fans will be player number 12 of Cádizin the remaining five finals at the Mirandilla. The communion shown between the players and the fans in the victory against Rayo was total, as stressed by both Sergio and several Cádiz players on the Movistar microphones and the club itself. “It is a victory that has to give us a lot. It is very necessary. Necessary also for our fans, who are turning to us. I am very happy for the team and the fans. It has been a long time coming, but it has arrived,” said Sergio; to which Alcaraz added: “It is an immense joy for the fanswho has supported us since before the game and we dedicate it to them”.