Elche CF fans faced a mix of disappointment and unwavering support as they prepared for the crucial away game against Cartagena. After a disappointing result last Saturday, the Franjiverde supporters remained determined to travel and unite with their team on the road. The visit to Cartagonova Stadium was set for Sunday, February 25, with a kickoff at six thirty in the evening, and the team was plotting a response to the earlier defeat with a compact, result-oriented approach. The visiting club offered tickets at the Cartagena venue, with roughly 800 seats allocated in the Visiting Fan stands, priced at 20 euros. Sales began on Tuesday, February 13, initially exclusive to subscribers, both online and at the box offices, and reports from the Martinez Valero stadium confirmed strong demand stemming from the southern fans.
Queues formed at the box offices well ahead of the opening, and by the first hour of the afternoon, the Franjiverde organization announced that the allocation had sold out. Many Elche supporters who queued at the box office did not manage to secure a seat, reflecting the high demand for this away match.
waiting list
The club offered a waiting list as a safety net for fans who missed out on online sales. Those who had already purchased tickets online could collect them at the Martínez Valero stadium, and any unclaimed seats could be offered to supporters registered on the waiting list. Officials warned that leftovers would be rare, but the Franjiverde organization would seek additional tickets for Cartagena. If more tickets became available, priority would go to those on the waiting list.
Elche and their fans are preparing big trips to Cartagena, Villarreal and Valencia
bus trip
In collaboration with the Federation of Clubs and the Southern Fund Animation Booth 1923, a bus trip was organized. The journey to Cartagena was scheduled for Sunday, February 25, leaving from the parking area in front of the stadium at ten in the morning. Return would follow after the match at Cartagonova Stadium, providing supporters with a full day of football and camaraderie.
Carlos Belmonte from Albacete
One of the season’s most anticipated moves for Franjiverde supporters is the bond with fans from Albacete. The distance between Elche and Cartagena is manageable, and in this important encounter, where Elche will attempt to bounce back from a painful 1-2 loss on the road, the roughly hour-long drive makes it easier for fans to rally behind their team. The Martinez Valero stadium will host the first round of a key league match, part of the broader LaLiga competition known for Hypermotion in the modern era.