Elche and Getafe are set to clash this Monday at 9:00 PM, a Day 12 showdown at the Martínez Valero stadium. They will meet for the ninth time in the top flight and for the fifth time on Elche ground, a venue where the ties have been frequent and where both sides have claimed wins in the past.
Full party at Martínez Valero (3-1)
Elche fans watched a solid performance in a game that highlighted the team’s progress and cohesion, shaping a memorable afternoon at home.
final shocks
The last two meetings in May and July earlier this year were won by Elche, though both were marked by periods of limited intensity from both sides. One of those July friendlies on the 27th, led by the coach that day, finished 0-1 with Mourad scoring the decisive goal. The result did not fully reflect how well the franjiverdes competed, often asserting control over their Madrid opponents without converting more chances.
Elche overcome losses and beat Getafe
Aiming to restore momentum, Elche approached the match with a clear plan while Getafe faced their own sets of challenges. Getafe finished a period of La Liga preparations just one step above the relegation zone, in the 17th spot, with two wins on the books. This offseason, the squad welcomed notable additions such as Quique Sánchez Flores, Cristian Portugués “Portu”, Jaime Seoane, Domingos Duarte, Fabricio Angileri, Luis Milla, and Borja Mayoral. Speculation circulated among supporters that Elche might be involved in transfer chatter, but the club’s focus remained on building a functional, connected unit. The team needed time to tune the gears, and it showed in moments on the pitch, as results and performances gradually improved toward the goal of consistent competitiveness.
the last day
In the previous head-to-head, Martínez Valero hosted the last La Liga game of the prior season, the 38th round on May 22. Elche surged to a convincing 3-1 victory, a result that helped them reach a historic high of 42 points in the campaign. Getafe, meanwhile, held their ground and avoided the relegation zone, leaving both teams with a sense of pride and a platform to build from for the new season.
Date
Historically, Elche has enjoyed the upper hand in head-to-heads within the First Division, collecting more wins and draws overall. The ledger shows Elche with a slight advantage in recent encounters, while Getafe has also had moments where the contest was poised as a draw. When considering all-time results, both clubs have logged numerous meetings with a balance that reflects a competitive balance rather than a single dominant side.
At Martínez Valero, Elche has posted strong numbers with several wins and draws, while the aggregate record across all venues shows a longer history of balanced outcomes between the two sides.
Beyond the scorelines, the latest statistics offer some optimism but also reveal potential gaps. Getafe’s financial outlay this season has been notably higher, with a salary cap several figures above Elche’s, reflecting a broader disparity in resources that could influence match dynamics and squad depth as the season unfolds.
Low
In addition to the absences affecting Elche, Getafe must contend with several injuries. The squad is missing key players such as Angileri, Munir, and Mauro Arambarri, while Damián Suárez is nursing an illness. The challenge for Getafe is to translate their depth into consistent performances while still protecting against breaks in rhythm that can derail a match plan.