Elche wakes up from the dream (1-2)
Elche CF faced a midweek challenge in the King’s Cup, aiming to advance to the next rounds after a strong start in the qualifiers. The team hoped to reach at least the round of 16, a step higher than last season when they were eliminated by Real Madrid. The exciting clash took place at Martinez Valero, where Elche battled hard but ultimately fell 1-2 in extra time to the visiting white side.
Elche advances after a tough sequence
Following wins in the early rounds against L’Alcora of Segunda RFEF (3-0) and Guadalajara (2-0), the franciverde squad earned a place in the round of 16 by defeating Agrupación Deportiva Ceuta, the latter coming from Primera RFEF Group I. The Elche side, though facing a lower-tier opponent, had to host the match at home, showcasing their resolve in front of their fans.
A long journey stood between Elche and a home crowd well before kickoff. The expedition involved a charter flight to the Moroccan town of Tetouan, followed by a road trip to Ceuta, underscoring the demanding travel demands from the regional routes in the competition.
Elche goes to Ceuta via Morocco
The match kicked off at 21:00, and Elche fans would need to follow the action on television as travel constraints and holiday schedules complicated attendance. The calendar around New Year’s holidays added an extra layer of challenge for supporters planning to make the trip.
The meeting against Ceuta could be watched on television, and many supporters were eagerly awaiting the broadcast of this decisive tie.
The lineup, the program, and the television coverage for the round of 16 matches of the Spanish King’s Cup are presented below for the interested followers:
Tuesday, January 3:
Cartagena – Villarreal, 19:00
Espanyol – Celta de Vigo, 19:00
La Nucía – Valencia, 19:00
AD Ceuta – Elche, 21:00
Cacereño – Real Madrid, 21:00
Levante – Getafe, 21:00
Sporting de Gijón – Rayo Vallecano, 21:00
Wednesday, January 4:
Linares – Sevilla, 19:00
Pontevedra – Mallorca, 19:00
UD Logroñés – Real Sociedad, 19:00
Real Oviedo – Atletico de Madrid, 20:00
Alavés – Real Valladolid, 21:00
Intercity – Barcelona, 21:00
Thursday, January 5:
Ibiza Islas Pitiusas – Real Betis, 16:00
Gimnàstic de Tarragona – Osasuna, 16:00
Eldense – Athletic Bilbao, 21:00