The Martinez Valero Stadium is set for an afternoon of high-stakes football as Elche CF hosts Mallorca later on Saturday at 14:00. The Elche Coliseum is expected to draw a large crowd this season, with more than 20,000 supporters anticipated to cheer on the franciverde side. A victory could greatly bolster Elche’s chances of remaining in Division One, bringing them closer to safety and solidifying their standing for the upcoming campaign.
Fans have answered the club’s call for a “key match,” underscoring how crucial the outcome could be for Francisco’s squad. A three-point haul would lift the team to six in the league table and could alter relegation dynamics if Cádiz falters at their next away fixture at the Camp Nou in Barcelona.
Promotional efforts by the club have offered discounted tickets at four locations for subscribers, sustaining strong sales momentum. After yesterday’s deadline to purchase online, today’s availability extends to the stadium’s ticket offices in the southern section of Martínez Valero.
Even though Thursday and Friday come with holidays, tickets will be distributed from 10:00–14:00 and 16:00–19:00. On match day, Saturday, ticket offices open at 10:00, with the northern fund office joining the sales from 12:00.
Nearly 5,000 seats have already been sold as part of the discounted-price promotion. Elche counts roughly 14,000 subscribers, and with last-minute draws on Friday and Saturday, attendance for the Mallorca game is projected to exceed 20,000, a sign of strong community engagement.
The current season has seen the club enjoy its best crowd participation in matches against Real Madrid and Barcelona. In November, 23,010 spectators attended a league clash with Real Madrid, while 23,528 filled the stands for a King’s Cup last-16 qualifier in January. Both games faced capacity restrictions due to COVID-19, limiting attendance to about 75 percent.
In the March 6 match against Barcelona, the venue was fully packed, with 30,146 fans present and the stands sold out. The largest turnout this season occurred in a recent visit from Real Sociedad, when 17,011 supporters filled the arena. Next Saturday is expected to surpass that figure.
Frangiverde, an organization supporting the club’s initiatives, has also promoted a ticket scheme aimed at grassroots clubs across the city and province. Children may attend without charge, and accompanying adults pay a reduced rate of ten euros.
Elche has prioritized supporter engagement over immediate financial gains. Across every level of the club, there is a shared understanding that the Mallorca match represents a pivotal moment, a “final” that could determine Francisco’s team trajectory in the closing stages of the season.
The players and staff have urged fans to turn out in force, with many sharing posters and messages on personal social feeds that emphasize affordable pricing and the significance of the match at Martínez Valero. [Citation: Club communications and press updates]