Elche’s Edgar Badia Reflects on Draw at Getafe and the Team’s Rising Trajectory
The goalkeeper from Elche CF, Edgar Badia, spoke after his team’s draw with Getafe this Saturday, noting that the squad is showing real resilience. He emphasized that the group is making progress with each match and is playing with greater cohesion and confidence as the campaign progresses.
Badia felt that Elche deserved more from the clash at the Colisée Alfonso Pérez stadium, believing a victory was within reach for the Franjiverde side. He said it was a pity the effort did not culminate in three points, especially since it could have marked a second win in a row and the third triumph in the last four games. Yet he remained upbeat about the team’s state and the collective effort, praising both those on the pitch and those contributing from the sidelines as important parts of the project the club is building for what lies ahead.
The narrative around the tie continued as Badia spoke to the club’s official channels, highlighting that the performance carried heavy emotional weight. He pointed out that while the season has presented its share of challenges, the current mood within the squad is far from defeatist. He stressed that the squad has to keep believing in the project and the direction set by the coaching staff and leaders within the group, even when results are not always favorable. The emphasis was on momentum, on continuing to grow and to prepare for the next tests that lie ahead.
In a broader reflection on the season, Badia underscored the emotional toll of a campaign that has not always rewarded the effort invested by the players and supporters. He recalled the club’s recent history of strong performance and emphasized that the present moments should be treated as a chance to reestablish Elche’s standard of play. The goal is to honor the shield and the club’s Centennial celebrations by finishing the season with dignity, unity, and a clear sense of purpose across every fixture remaining on the schedule.
The team faced a tight schedule with matches coming thick and fast. After returning from Getafe late on Saturday, Elche conducted a recovery session the following day. There is no room for rest as the calendar tightens. On Wednesday at 19:30, the squad will host Sevilla at the Martínez Valero stadium, a test that could shape the final stretch of the campaign. Then, on Sunday at 19:00, Elche will travel to San Mamés to take on Athletic Club Bilbao in the penultimate round of the season, a match that promises to be a fierce battle for top-tier positioning and pride for the home fans and the away supporters alike.