The match tomorrow at the Nou Estadi Costa Daurada is not just another game for Manel Royo. The defender, currently playing for CD Teruel, will step onto the pitch with mixed feelings, as he is an outspoken fan of Nàstic, the club he loves, which he will professionally try to defeat.
Royo's career is marked by extensive experience in lower divisions, having played for teams such as Espanyol B, Barakaldo, Valladolid B, Costa Brava, and Conquense. He also had a brilliant spell in the Netherlands, achieving two consecutive promotions to the Eredivisie with Almere City and NAC Breda.
Upon returning to Spain, he achieved another significant milestone: promotion to Segunda División with FC Andorra. Despite suffering an injury that temporarily sidelined him, the player from Alcanar celebrated this historical achievement. This season, he has played 18 matches for CD Teruel, proving essential in their fight for a Primera RFEF play-off spot.
“"Wearing the maroon shirt someday would be magnificent and a dream come true."
Beyond the professional demands of the match, Royo's emotional connection to Nàstic is undeniable. Years ago, he confessed in an interview his desire to wear the maroon jersey, a dream he has yet to fulfill, despite calls from some Tarragona fans for the club to sign him in recent transfer windows.
