Elche CF Will Travel to Ceuta for the King’s Cup
Elche Club de Fútbol is preparing for a Tuesday journey that coincides with the King’s Cup round of 32 match. The opponent in this single-elimination tie will be Ceuta, a club with a long-standing history in Spanish football, and the fixture sits in Group I of Primera RFEF. The travel plan was carefully arranged to maximize rest and travel comfort for the squad, ensuring they arrive ready to compete on the day of the game.
The club moved to secure a relocation that prioritizes player welfare, giving the team ample time to recuperate prior to kickoff. This approach reflects a broader strategy to balance competitive demands with healthy player rest during fixture congestion.
Elche CF Will Head to Ceuta in the King’s Cup
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Frangiverde arranged a charter flight departing from Miguel Herne1ndez Alicante-Elche Airport at ten in the morning. The destination is Tetouan, Morocco, with the journey beginning from a central meeting point at the Martínez Valero stadium at nine o’clock. The flight to the northern Moroccan town lasts a little over an hour. Upon arrival at Sania Ramal airport, a dedicated bus will transfer the team by road to Ceuta, with arrival anticipated around noon. The squad will undertake a light activation session at the Ceuta Puerta de África hotel, followed by a meal and rest until two hours before kick-off when the squad will travel to the Alfonso Murube stadium for the match.
The trip was organized by Elche delegate Paco Montoya, with AXEL ALVAREZ noted in the event listings. The plan includes a post-match overnight stay in Ceuta, allowing the squad to recover before an early return journey on Wednesday. The return is scheduled to depart Tetouan around ten in the morning and to reach the Martínez Valero stadium shortly after noon, followed by recovery training. The Elche camp has emphasized the importance of maintaining peak condition through these travel periods, especially given the club’s current standing and the tight schedule that accompanies cup ties and league commitments.
On Friday evening, at 18:30, LaLiga presents a crucial matchday scenario against Celta, in which the Franjiverdes seek to preserve their status in the top flight. This cup tie represents a key opportunity to maintain momentum and safeguard prospects for remaining in the First Division as the season unfolds. The team’s careful travel logistics are designed to minimize fatigue while maximizing readiness for decisive moments in both domestic competitions.
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1961 memory
The Ceuta Sports Association notes that Elche’s Tuesday opponent was not facing a league match at that moment. In the 1960-61 season, Ceuta Athletic faced Elche in promotion qualifiers aiming to climb to the highest level. The club’s historical journey includes a period when Atlético de Ceuta competed in the Second Division II. At the end of that campaign, Elche occupied the fourteenth position in the First Division, while Ceuta climbed into promotion contention. In a pivotal match on June 4, 1961, at the Alfonso Murube Stadium, Ceuta narrowly defeated Elche 1-0, though Elche followed with a 4-0 victory at Altabix the week later to secure top-flight status. In related ties, Oviedo finished 13th in the First Division, while Celta achieved a 1-0 and 2-2 result against top opponents. The Ceuta club later maintained strong form, reinforcing the historical significance of this fixture for both sides.
The Ceuta Sports Group board of directors anticipates a full house at the Alfonso Murube Stadium for the upcoming cup clash, with ticket pricing set between 20 and 30 euros for subscribers and 30 to 50 euros for the general public. The stadium itself has a capacity of roughly 4,000, reflecting recent renovations and reconfigurations that freed space while preserving a vibrant matchday atmosphere. In the second round of the cup, AD Ceuta defeated UD Ibiza 3-2 before a crowd of about 2,000 spectators in Ceuta’s municipal stadium, underscoring the local support for this cup tie as it continues to unfold.