Fidel Chavezone of Elche CF’s captaincy spoke with resolve after confirming the team’s descent from La Liga to the Segunda Division. He acknowledged that goals and outcomes don’t always align with hopes and explained that the moment calls for unity. His message was clear to the community and the city that support the club: it is time to rise, stand behind the team, and reclaim the place this club and this city rightly deserve as they head into the next chapter. His remarks came on a night at Power Horse Stadium, known as the Mediterranean Games venue in Almería, following a 2-1 defeat that capped a challenging campaign.
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The discussion in the locker room focused on a centennial season that carried extra weight for supporters and players alike. The year was special in its own right, marked by tradition and a sense of occasion. Yet the squad could not deliver the level of performance expected by the club or its fanbase. There was disappointment among the players when the reality on the field did not meet the lofty ambitions set by the season. Still, the team maintained that the sense of pride in the club and city would endure beyond the final whistle, and that the supporters deserved no less than their best effort on every matchday.
Fidel reflected on the journey, noting the many highs the club had achieved during his five years with Elche. He described the moment as part of the sport’s natural cycle, acknowledging the mix of triumphs and trials that come with professional football. The experience, he said, shapes character and resilience, and serves as a reminder of the constant work required to return to the top flight. The sentiment among the squad was that the challenges faced would be confronted head-on, with determination guiding every step toward renewal.
The midfield figure emphasized the belief that the club possesses the talent and heart to rebound. He expressed confidence that the group would lift itself again, just as it has done in the past, and that the players would invest every ounce of effort in each remaining game. While the road back to the highest level remains steep, the commitment to pushing forward never wavered, and the vision of a brighter future persisted among the players and supporters alike.