Elche CF faced a tough finish to 2023 after a 2-0 setback to Espanyol, but the calendar has turned, and a new campaign opens with a fresh slate. The team aims to secure a top-six finish in LaLiga Hypermotion, which would grant a place in the promotion playoffs and a chance to push toward higher targets in the second division format. The locker room is aligned on a clear objective: accumulate as many points as possible between matchdays 11 and 13, setting a springboard to land in the lower half of the table by the holiday break and enjoy a proper rest for the winter break.
The search for momentum starts this coming Sunday at 16:15, when Elche hosts Amorebieta at the Martinez Valero. The Basque side has recently climbed into relegation trouble, yet they managed to upset Tenerife, one of the promotion contenders, in the season’s latest round.
The following Sunday, December 3, also at 16:15, Elche will travel to Santo Domingo to face Alcorcón, another club that spent last season in Primera RFEF and earned promotion by the skin of its teeth. Beccacece’s squad has not had the easiest start with the newly promoted sides, dropping a 0-1 result to Ferrol Racing on opening day and then drawing 1-1 in their subsequent road game.
The emphasis remains on steady improvement. The squad understands that results against promoted rivals will shape their confidence as they head into December.
Reality check for Elche
Franjuiverdes have a chance to rebound in the next two fixtures, facing Amorebieta and Alcorcón, two teams that are still adapting to the higher level and chasing stability after strenuous campaigns. The plan is to consolidate a positive run before turning attention to cup duties.
After these two league tests, the focus shifts to the Copa del Rey. On Thursday, December 7, Elche will face a Primera RFEF opponent, Linense, away, with Beccacece likely to rotate his squad and give some minutes to players seeking more playing time while others recover from injuries. The objective remains to balance exposure with performance, maintaining rhythm while preserving key personnel for the league push.
Elche faces the Andalusian First Federation in the Cup
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Sunday, December 10, at 14:00, Elche returns to Martinez Valero, welcoming Cartagena. Unlike Racing de Ferrol, Cartagena have shown flashes of potential but also inconsistencies, making the clash a test of Elche’s ability to translate chances into three points. The team will aim to convert the opportunities they generate into a steady stream of victories as the calendar progresses.
The Franjiverdes will close the 2023 slate with two away assignments, visiting Carlos Tartiere in Oviedo on Friday, December 15, at 20:30, and then hosting Mirandés on Tuesday, December 19, at 21:30, to finish the first round. Oviedo sits close to Elche in the standings, with a narrow gap in points, while Mirandés is positioned mid-table, looking to stabilize after a turbulent start.
Oviedo trails Elche by a single point, and Mirandés occupies a mid-table slot with room to rise as the season unfolds.
Elche maps the Christmas break
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The schedule ahead is described as favorable by the coaching staff, though the Second Division remains unpredictable with constant shifts in form. Beccacece and the players emphasize playing game by game, yet some early-season forecasts and calculations among rivals suggest that reaching the 10–13 point range over the next block would be strategically important. A stretch of results in that window could prove decisive for the team’s ambitions against the remaining rivals.
The plan includes winning the three home matches in a row against Amorebieta, Cartagena, and Mirandés. The away fixtures against Alcorcón and Oviedo are also deemed within reach, with goals expected to flow if the squad maintains intensity and efficiency.
A strong finish in the opening phase would place the team on a trajectory toward an overall campaign around the mid-70s point mark if the current form sustains. Conversely, reaching around 13 points in this block would set the tone for a solid first round, potentially producing a finish similar to seasons where teams consolidated promotion or playoff positions.
The latest standings from the fall show Granada and Las Palmas advancing directly with 75 and 72 points, respectively, while several teams hovered in the low 70s as the season neared its turning point.
LAST LEVEL OF THE YEAR: NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
MATCH DAY DATE TIME
17 ELCHE–Amorebieta Sunday 11/26 16.15
18 Alcorcón-ELCHE Sunday 3/12 16.15
19 ELCHE–Cartagena Sun 10/12 14:00
20 Oviedo-ELCHE Rep. 12/15 20:30
21 ELCHE–Mirandés March. 12/17 21:30