Elche CF has shown steady improvement under manager Sebastián Beccacece, with recent performances signaling a shift after a tough loss to Gijón. The club faced intensified scrutiny about leadership should the upcoming result not satisfy expectations, yet the squad has steadied its course as a crucial stretch unfolds.
Beccacece now oversees a side hovering in the lower half of the table, bolstered by a string of solid away results that have steadied the ship. Elche collected seven points from a possible nine in their last three fixtures, including wins at Gijón and Anuffurte, a narrow defeat at Huesca, and a regional derby draw. Those outcomes lifted the Franjiverdes to twelfth with sixteen points, keeping them within striking distance of the promotion spots. The top six remains tight, with Leganés, Espanyol, Levante, Tenerife, Eibar, and Valladolid separated by a few goals as the campaign progresses.
The Beccacece project now faces a four-game run against direct rivals, a period capable of defining whether Elche holds a place in the promotion chase. If the team maintains its upward trend, the objective of challenging for promotion during the season stays within reach.
Looking ahead, the next test comes on Saturday, October 28, at 21:00, as Elche travels to CD Tenerife. Tenerife sit fourth, level on points with Levante and Espanyol, and a win for Elche would shrink the gap to four points, reigniting hopes of climbing the table. The fixture also carries implications for scoring momentum as the season enters its late stages if the race tightens.
On Wednesday, November 1, at 18:00, Elche will enter the first round of the Copa del Rey. This match offers Beccacece a chance to rotate the squad, giving minutes to fringe players and testing depth ahead of more demanding league fixtures.
Elche’s schedule continues toward a demanding sequence as the season advances. The club will host Albacete on Saturday, November 4, at 21:00, followed by a meeting with Real Zaragoza on Saturday, November 11, at 18:30. After a strong start, Elche experienced a rough patch that dropped them to ninth with twenty points, prompting questions about the long-term plan and Beccacece’s tactical approach.
On Saturday, November 18, at 21:00, Elche will welcome Espanyol, the second-placed side, to the RCDE Stadium in Cornellà-El Prat for a stern test against a formidable opponent.
The coaching staff emphasizes a practical, game-by-game mindset: the next four fixtures demand discipline and focus to reinforce their trajectory. If Elche remains on course, as forward-thinking captain Pedro Bigas observed after the Huesca match, the squad could align with recent form and press toward higher targets in the league.
Pedro Bigas noted that Elche’s victory in Huesca signals the squad is moving in the right direction, strengthening belief in their plans and Beccacece’s methods. Players and staff are adopting a more concentrated preparation regime for the upcoming quartet of pivotal matches, aiming to convert effort into results and momentum into a credible challenge for higher targets in the league.
As the season advances, the club stays focused on building consistency. The emphasis is on a solid defensive structure, efficient chances creation, and carefully managing minutes during a busy period. Beccacece’s ability to balance rest and rotation will be essential to sustaining progress and staying competitive in both league and cup competitions. The broader aim remains clear: secure a stable position that could unlock a sustained push toward promotion while delivering performances that persuade supporters and pundits of Elche’s potential to climb the table.
In summary, Elche’s trajectory under Beccacece shows momentum returning after a difficult spell. The upcoming fixtures will test their resolve, tactical flexibility, and depth. If the Franjiverdes can reproduce the recent positive spell, they may find themselves among the teams battling for a late-season surge, with the Copa del Rey offering another platform to demonstrate progress and ambitions (Source: club reports and match summaries).
Elche coach Sebastián Beccacece gives instructions during training