Elche have a pivotal opportunity this Saturday (16:15) when they host bottom-placed Amorebieta at their Lezama training ground. As Matchday 26 of LaLiga Hypermotion unfolds, Beccacece’s squad enters in the best form of the campaign, boasting five clean sheets and back-to-back victories. A win today could mark the first three-point haul of the season. The clash at Martínez Valero follows a 2-0 result in the Basque side’s visit to Elche, a scoreline that doesn’t fully reflect the competitiveness of the contest where goals from Mario Gaspar and Tete Morente sealed the win for the home side.
Amorebieta-Elche: The clash between the season’s extremes of 2024
In the lone prior meeting, Amorebieta faced the Franjiverdes and the goals did not arrive until late in the game, at 84 and 92 minutes. This prompted the Franjiverde coach to reflect at yesterday’s press conference, noting that a subpar performance at home stemmed from a lack of connection on the field. He emphasized the value of focusing on the next home fixture to avoid repeating the same mistakes. The aim is clear: win at home and prove capable of overcoming a stubborn opponent that has caused frequent problems in this stadium.
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Regarding Amorebieta, the Argentinian coach describes them as an exceptionally determined and brave side that adheres to its own identity, needing very little space to threaten the opponent’s goal. Their aggression and competitiveness remain constant even after a coaching change. Home form has been a challenge, with Amorebieta struggling to translate their strengths to the Martínez Valero venue. Yet the encounter revealed how Elche can be dangerous on set pieces and dead-ball situations, offering a glimpse of what to expect in this upcoming clash.
Both teams arrive at a demanding phase of the season. Elche leads 2024 with positive momentum, while Amorebieta has faced a tougher run and has earned only a point in ten games. The match presents an opportunity for Elche to capitalize on home advantage and build on recent progress. With playoff qualification within reach for the Yellow and Blues, tension is high as direct rivals loom. The coach stressed that motivation comes naturally for the players, treating every game as a unique challenge supported by data and preparation. The team is described as highly active and ready for a determined performance, with confidence in the squad structure and execution going forward.
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As usual, the head coach kept changes to a minimum while signaling potential adjustments. The defense was set to feature Dituro in goal; Clerc, Bigas, Gaspar and Carreira forming the back line. The midfield was expected to include John and Aleix Febas, with Mendoza and Nico Fernández shaping the central players. The forward line remained under discussion, with plans to align Manu Nieto in attack if Castro is unavailable. Plans also considered possible rotations, including updates from the group’s recent form, though some players could miss out due to minor issues. The coach acknowledged the doubt surrounding Morente’s participation given a week of limited training, while others provided stability with strong recent showing. The overall setup suggested a coherent, aggressive approach aimed at leveraging the home atmosphere and attacking intent.
For the opponent, the lineup is anticipated to include Lasure and Troncho out of contention, while Campos, Garreta, Etxeita, Bustinza, Núñez, Rodríguez, Carbonell, Sibo, Dorrio, Jáuregi and Eraso could all feature depending on the final assessments ahead of kickoff.
Beccacece: “This is a key home game; the aim is to beat Amorebieta”
Beating Amorebieta would reinforce Elche’s position in the table as they chase a strong finish to the season. The coach stressed the importance of discipline, shape, and collective effort to counter a stubborn opponent. The emphasis was on maintaining intensity throughout the 90 minutes and translating training-ground concepts into a match-day reality. The message was clear: a focused, determined performance at home could unlock the points needed to move up the standings.