Recent results show four successive defeats, and injuries have compounded the situation – with Alocén ruled out for the rest of the season and uncertainty surrounding Mike Tobey. Moreover, the recent losing streak against a fierce rival, having not triumphed over them in the last ten encounters, adds to the pressure. A Canarian derby remains a Canarian derby. In clashes like the upcoming one between Dreamland Gran Canaria and Tenerife Laguna (12.00, Movistar Vamos), current form often takes a back seat, particularly due to the heightened emotions that these matchups invoke among players, coaches, management, and supporters. “There is always an extra motivation,” noted John Shurna, a key player for the Granca squad. “Even during Christmas, when we were signing autographs, fans brought up Tenerife, and it adds to the enjoyment. That’s the essence of this special occasion: the fans’ energy and its significance. We are eager to take on this challenge,” he added, hailing from Illinois.
