The match, part of Matchday 19 of Group II of the Primera Federación, was considered vital for the home team, which needed to confirm its promotion aspirations after recent losses against Antequera and Juventud Torremolinos.
Coach Dani Parralo brought Óscar Sanz back into the starting lineup. Before kickoff, Jaume Jardí was honored with a commemorative jersey for reaching 100 appearances for Nàstic de Tarragona.
The game started with a major setback for the hosts when defender Álvaro García suffered an immediate injury and had to be replaced by Enric Pujol early in the first half, forcing an unexpected substitution.
Teruel, also coming off two consecutive defeats, fielded a lineup chosen by coach Vicente Parras. The initial minutes were cautious, marked by a dangerous cross from Álex Jiménez for Nàstic and a brief scare following a poor clearance by goalkeeper Dani Rebollo.
