Elche’s head coach Pablo Machín has granted his squad a day off to sharpen focus for the looming Copa del Rey showdown against Guadalajara. The clash is set to unfold on a neutral field in the near future, with preparations intensifying as the team gears up for the first official test under the new franciverde leadership.
Guadalajara vs Elche in the Copa del Rey
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rival
Guadalajara currently competes in the Segunda División RFEF, sitting ninth in Group 5 with 18 points from five wins and three draws. The side has a historical connection with Elche from earlier seasons in the second tier, a reminder of the shared past between the two clubs.
Elche CF has met Guadalajara on four occasions, all in the second tier. The first meeting occurred in the 2011/2012 season, when Elche earned a 4-2 away victory thanks to goals from Nicki Bille Nielsen, Xumetra, Linares, and Edu Albácar (two). The squad at that time included players such as Rúper, Palanca, Juan Carlos, Etxeita, Pelegrín, Javi Flaño, Acciari, Luque, Luismi, and the current president of the Elche sports club mantecon. The team was led by coach Jose Roncero de las Casas.
Defeat and rebirth mark the memory of the reverse encounter in the campaign, with Martínez Valero witnessing a 2-3 result. Elche managed to pull back with a brace from Angel while the bench was active under the guidance of the coaching staff.
Acciari: “Guadalajara is a tough opponent and Elche must stay vigilant”
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best results
In the following season Guadalajara and Elche renewed their rivalry. The visitors earned a point from a goalless draw on home soil, while Elche responded with a 3-1 triumph thanks to goals from Xumetra, Linares, and Javi Flores under coach Fran Escriba.
Across all meetings, Elche collected two wins and one draw, with a total of nine goals scored and six conceded in the four fixtures.