The squad led by Jordi Cortés earned a point that feels insufficient, as the draw returns Lleida to the bottom of the table. However, salvation remains just one point away, with the three teams in the relegation zone tied at fifteen points. The Lleida side also failed to recover the head-to-head 'average' against Can Vidalet, a factor that could be decisive in the fight for permanence.
The first half passed without major scoring opportunities. The clearest action was a cross from Pau Russo that found Jordi Puig alone at the far post, but his header went wide. After the break, Lleida stepped up, generating several clear scoring chances under the rain.
In the second half, Russo and Sasha had double opportunities, forcing the opposing goalkeeper to intervene. Even Russo was close to scoring an Olympic goal from a corner that hit the woodwork. The honored player, Òscar Rubio, had an incursion into the area that forced goalkeeper Casado to make a brilliant save, denying him a goal in his farewell match.
“"Rubio leaves an enormous legacy. We must adapt to being without him. He played because he deserved it, I regret not having secured the three points in his farewell."
The final 0-0 score did not prevent the emotional tribute to Òscar Rubio, who was substituted in the 82nd minute and given a farewell tunnel by teammates and rivals. Coach Jordi Cortés positively assessed the team's performance despite the lack of luck, stating that he wants to continue seeing 'this version of Lleida at home and, above all, also away'.
