The Elche CF youth squad is set to participate in the XXXI edition of the Pamesa LaLiga Promises Santander National Football-7 Tournament, a collaboration between the league and the Jose Ramon de la Morena Foundation. The squad departed on Thursday around noon, heading toward the Valero stadium, the Villarreal venue where twenty First Division clubs will compete in a showcase that highlights the sport’s rising stars.
One of the Elche Franjiverde A team captains, Fidel Chavez, welcomed the young players with words of encouragement. He reminded them that this is a rare chance to test their talents in a tournament designed to spotlight the future stars of Spanish and global football. His message was simple: enjoy the moment and give it your all, because unique opportunities like this do not come every day.
Elche begins its campaign on Friday, facing one of the top favorites, Real Madrid, at 10:00 local time. An hour later they will meet Alaves. The group’s final two matches are scheduled for 17:30 and 19:00, with Getafe and Betis standing in the way as the group moves toward the knockout rounds.
Live coverage will be available on LaLigaSportsTV, LaLigaTV Bar, and LaLiga’s YouTube channel, allowing fans across North America to follow the action in real time. The team traveling to Villarreal consists of twelve players, including goalkeepers Daniel Martinez Marin and Hector Roman. In defense are Ayan Mihai Grigore and Oliver Friis Madir. In midfield are Jesus Guardiola Rosado and Alejandro Garcia Carcelen. On the wings are Alfredo Miralles Ramirez and Hugo Eugene Lorente, with Philip Vincent Legacy operating on the left flank. The gameplay anchor is Ayoze Beranger, and the strikers are Hugo Rico Poveda and Diego Navarro-Alonso.
The Elche delegation also included the coach who typically guides the first-team players in their official La Liga matches, a sign of the club’s confidence in the youth setup. This presence excites the young players, who view the visiting staff and official representatives as role models and proof that their hard work can lead to senior opportunities. The immediate goal remains clear: secure a top-two finish in the group to advance to the knockout stage and continue showcasing their potential on a national stage. (LaLiga)