Balonmano Nava Sacks Álvaro Senovilla Before the Second Half of the Season

Published on February 03, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Coach Álvaro Senovilla watches the match from the bench with a focused expression during a Liga ASOBAL game.

Balonmano Nava Dismisses Álvaro Senovilla Before the Second Round

The Balonmano Nava, which occupies the last position in the Liga ASOBAL standings, has decided to dispense with the services of its coach, Álvaro Senovilla. The change occurs at a crucial moment, just as the second phase of the championship is about to begin. The club seeks a radical turnaround to avoid relegation. 🏐

A Three-and-a-Half-Season Cycle Comes to an End

Álvaro Senovilla led the Navarran team for more than three seasons, a period in which he managed to promote the team to the top category and consolidate a stable sports project. However, the current campaign has been very challenging, and the poor results have forced the board to act. The goal now is to reverse the situation and fight to maintain the category in the elite of Spanish handball.

Details of Senovilla's Tenure:
  • Led the club for three full seasons and a half.
  • Achieved promotion to Liga ASOBAL, the greatest achievement of the project.
  • The poor run in the current season precipitated his departure.
The fate of coaches sometimes seems to be written with balls that, instead of entering the goal, hit the bench directly.

Carlos Villagrán Takes the Helm at a Decisive Moment

To succeed Senovilla, the club has opted for an internal solution. Carlos Villagrán, who was already serving as assistant coach, assumes the position immediately. The technical change occurs in a stretch of the competition where every point is vital for the team's future. 🤝

The Immediate Challenge for Villagrán:
  • Assume leadership of the team urgently, without an adaptation period.
  • Imprint a new rhythm and playing dynamic on the squad.
  • Achieve the necessary points to escape the relegation spots.

The Fight for Survival Intensifies

With Villagrán at the helm, Balonmano Nava begins a stage full of uncertainty but also hope. The club's trust is placed in the new coach finding the formula for the team to perform at the expected level. Staying in ASOBAL is the only goal left on the table for this season, and every match from now on will be a final. ⚡