Elche CF faces a challenging season ahead, with limited chances of making a deep impact. After a busy opening episode of the campaign, plenty of fixtures are now stacked on Monday nights. It appears LaLiga is prioritizing support for the Elche squad as the season unfolds, giving the team more opportunities to prove their resilience on the field.
On the 28th matchday, scheduled for Saturday, April 8, at two o’clock in the afternoon, Elche will host Osasuna at the El Sadar stadium. The upcoming clash on the 29th day promises a tough test as well, marking the team’s return to action. The Montilivi venue holds a memory for Elche, dating back to August 23, 2020, when Pere Milla delivered a memorable goal that propelled the club to the First Division. That afternoon also began at two in the afternoon, and it set the stage for important moments to come.
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LaLiga has announced the schedule for game day 30, highlighting Elche’s return to the Martínez Valero after two straight away fixtures. The Valencia Community derby looms large, promising an event-filled match full of rivalry and tension. In the prior first-round encounter, during Jorge Almirón’s debut on the Elche bench, the team could have claimed victory at Mestalla, but a late refereeing decision canceled Nico Fernández’s effort and flagged a previous foul on Pere Milla, denying the visitors a possible win.
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The upcoming challenge also comes amid Valencia’s difficult path in the standings. The Madrid-based supporters’ group anxieties are heightened as the team travels to Valencia on Monday, chasing a crucial draw that could impact their relegation battle. A recent 1-1 result with a controversial late penalty, awarded to Valencia, prevented a worse fate and kept their hopes alive. Rubén Baraja’s squad, which will return to Martínez Valero after his tenure with Elche in the 2015-2016 season, currently sits four sections from the bottom with 27 points, sharing the same total as Espanyol and Almería, who occupy the relegation zone and the third-to-last spot respectively. Beside them, Elche languishes at the bottom with just 13 points. The looming match is therefore fraught with risk for Valencia, underscoring the high stakes involved.
Set for broadcast, the encounter will be shown on DAZN at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, ensuring fans across the region can follow every moment from kickoff to the final whistle.
There is strong anticipation among Elche supporters for a big turnout at Martínez Valero. Valencia players have agreed to cover the cost of bus transport for their traveling fans, easing the way for supporters who want to make the trip and cheer on the team in person.