Valencia marks AEM's outcome: at 4:00 PM, permanence depends on a single result

The women's football of **AEM** faces its moment of truth this Saturday at 4:00 PM in the Valencia stadium, where it will play the last league match that will determine its permanence in the category. The duel will take place in the Valencian city against a direct rival like the local team, which has already secured its qualification for the final phase.

One single result defines the future

Rubén López, AEM's technician, has acknowledged the extreme tension surrounding the match by stating

"I have not lived it, nor has anyone else, and no one else will live it again. The three possible scenarios depend on a single outcome"

The team currently occupies ninth position with 30 points, placing them two above the relegation zone and two below the promotion playoff. To access the playoff, the team must win and await favorable results elsewhere in the league, specifically that Albacete or Osasuna do not earn three full points. If the team loses or draws, and other direct rivals win their respective matches, relegation would be an immediate reality.

The pressure on the players

The coach has tried to manage this psychological burden from within the locker room. Rubén López indicated

"I try to take some pressure off the players. They think about it, like me, but I have more experience and I try to keep it from affecting them"

His final message is clear regarding the strategy to follow on the field. López highlighted that they will have real options if they manage to be brave and daring for ninety minutes. This attitude contrasts with Valencia's defensive solidity, which has six undefeated home games with four wins and two draws, their last home defeat being in December 2025.

Support from the stands

About twenty fans will travel by coach to Valencia to support the team in this crucial moment. The rival, led by Mikel Crespo, arrives at the match with high morale after securing their third position and their spot in the final phase, which adds an extra layer of difficulty for the visitors who seek to save their season.