# FC Cartagena Primera RFEF season preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fc-cartagena-primera-rfef-season-preparations
> Updated: 2026-08-28T13:15:45.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

FC Cartagena is preparing for its debut in the Primera RFEF Group 2. Ahead of the season, the club reported surpassing 6,000 members, reaching a total of 6,013 subscribers. This milestone follows a preseason period where the team, managed by Íñigo Vélez, recorded one victory, four draws, and three losses.

As the club prepares for its opening match against Algeciras CF, manager Íñigo Vélez faces significant personnel challenges. The announced 19-man squad for the opener is missing several players: Benito Ramírez was ruled out due to a last-minute technical decision, Jean Jules and Rubén Serrano are unavailable due to sanctions from the previous season, and Marcelo is sidelined with an injury. 

In contrast to Cartagena’s roster issues, Algeciras CF coach Adrián Colunga has reported a full squad for the upcoming match, which marks the sixth campaign for the Algeciras club.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Spanish sports: Primera Federación and basketball circuit updates

Spanish sports news features the start of the Primera Federación season with Algeciras vs. Cartagena, various club squad updates in LaLiga, and the launch of the Play 3x3 basketball circuit in Alcorcón.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-cartagena-announces-squad-for-season-opener-against-algeciras

### 2026-08-25: FC Cartagena surpasses 6,000 members ahead of league debut

FC Cartagena has reached 6,013 club members for the 2026/27 season as they prepare for their Primera RFEF opener against Algeciras CF following a preseason with one win.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-cartagena-surpasses-6000-members-ahead-of-league-debut

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