In Elda, a new chapter for CD Eldense began with Lionel Messi watching from afar and ended with the Azulgranas celebrating a 4-1 comeback against Real Oviedo. Hours after the Argentine became the club’s sole owner, Eldense produced a result that lifted the side clear of immediate danger at the foot of the table.
A first night under Messi’s ownership
Messi marked the occasion on social media while following the match against the Asturian visitors. His message, “Aúpa Deportivo”, accompanied by applause emojis and a tag for the club, underlined his support for a team entering a new institutional era.
The ownership change has been presented as a long-range commitment to strengthen Eldense and build foundations for the club’s future. The project is intended to advance the team on and off the pitch while preserving and reinforcing its historic identity.
From an early setback to a four-goal response
- Real Oviedo struck after only one minute, putting Eldense behind almost immediately in their first fixture since Messi’s takeover was confirmed.
- Eldense recovered from that early blow and turned the evening decisively in their favour after the interval.
- Roberto López Alcaide scored in the 56th minute to drive the response.
- Fidel Chaves added another in the 68th minute as Eldense took control of the contest.
- Aingeru Olabarrieta and Jorge Rastrojo scored in stoppage time to complete the 4-1 win.
The emphatic turnaround gave Eldense a valuable three points and moved them to eight for the campaign. With the rest of the round still to be completed, the club rose to 15th place and gained some breathing room above the defensive positions.
For a town whose club has begun the season under pressure, the result offered an immediate sporting lift on the day its most famous new figure assumed ownership. Messi’s stated ambition now extends beyond one striking evening in Elda: Eldense are seeking a more durable platform for the years ahead.
