This weekend, the Cupra Arena was buzzing with excitement as the Kings League returned for its fifth split, bringing high expectations and thrilling matches. The weekend featured the first day of the Queens League, the female competition, which kicked off in grand style, full of surprises, performances, and exciting football. Teams like Annihilators, Pigs, Trunks, and Female Pio showcased some of the best football on Saturday. However, Sunday was all about the male competition, where the second day of action had fans on edge as two of the league’s most high-profile teams, Ultimate Móstoles and Porcinos (Pigs), faced off in crucial matches.
Both teams, led by Djmariio and Ibai Llanos, entered the season as the big favorites, having made significant moves in the transfer market. However, the first matchday brought unexpected results, with Ultimate Móstoles and Porcinos suffering surprising and heavy defeats—6-1 and 7-0, respectively. These disappointing losses put both teams under pressure, and all eyes were on them to see whether they could bounce back or if their struggles would continue.
Pigs Settle Early Doubts
The second matchday saw Pigs face off against 1k FC, the Iker Casillas-owned club, who were coming off a tough shootout loss to Annihilators. Despite the loss, 1k FC showed promise with a solid squad capable of competing with the league’s top teams. The match also featured a notable subplot: Nico Santos, a former Pigs player who had set the record for most assists in a split, was now wearing the purple kit of 1k FC.
From the moment the match began, Pigs quickly silenced any doubts from the previous week, as Marc Pelaz netted two goals early on, giving Ibai Llanos’ team a solid lead. However, 1k FC wasn’t going to back down easily. Polychuga responded with a well-taken goal, narrowing the gap. But just moments later, Pigs restored their two-goal advantage when Óscar Coll, an unexpected signing for the season, scored with a long-range shot.
As the match progressed, 1k FC showed more ball possession, but Pigs, like the top-tier team they are, took advantage of an opportunity when Gerard Nolla finished off a long ball from Mikel Rico. Despite the two-goal deficit, 1k FC fought back with a powerful left-footed shot from Szymanowski, pulling the score back to 3-2. The match then shifted to a 3v3 format, where the reigning Gold Crown, Nadir Louah, scored his first goal of the split. 1k FC quickly responded with a goal from Mohsine, but Pigs’ Gilles Vidal added another before halftime, closing out a high-scoring first half with a 6-3 advantage.
Pigs Reassert Their Dominance in the Second Half
The second half began with a more controlled game, with Pigs enjoying the majority of possession but failing to create clear chances. The lack of goals was evident, with Baptista missing a penalty for 1k FC, and Pigs failing to capitalize on some opportunities as well. However, as often happens with top teams, cracks began to show in the opposition. After Baptista’s missed penalty, Gilles Vidal led a perfect counterattack, linking up with Marc Pelaz for a crucial goal that gave Pigs a four-goal advantage.
In another penalty situation, Guanyar, the Pigs’ coach, took his chance and scored after the first attempt had been ruled a miss due to an infraction by Polychuga. Guanyar calmly slotted the ball past the goalkeeper to further extend the lead. Pigs continued their dominance with a second goal from Gilles Vidal, who chipped the goalkeeper to make it 8-3.
Although 1k FC kept fighting, Mohsine managed to pull one back for them, but the match ended with Pigs securing a convincing 9-4 win. This victory was crucial for Pigs, allowing them to bounce back from their disappointing season opener and putting them in a strong position ahead of their upcoming clash with Ultimate Móstoles, which promises to be an exciting showdown.
With the win, Pigs once again reaffirmed their status as one of the top teams in the competition, putting their struggles from the first day behind them. The team’s performance has set the stage for what promises to be a thrilling next round, with all eyes now on the eagerly awaited matchup against Ultimate Móstoles.