LaLiga Hypermotion approaches matchday 22 this weekend, kicking off the second-phase schedule. Elche CF travels to the Canary Islands to face Tenerife at their home stadium, Heliodoro Rodríguez López, with both teams eyeing a strong start to the second half of the season.
The promotion race is heating up as two clubs strive for a direct ascent to the First Division. Both sides sit close in the table, separated by a single point: Elche on 30 points and Tenerife on 31. The way they begin this new phase could define their ambitions for the rest of the campaign and determine who remains in serious contention for the top tier.
Elche’s visit will be marked by long-standing competitive history between the sides, and Tenerife will be eager to sustain momentum after recent cup success. The Tenerife squad heads to the match with confidence after advancing in the Copa del Rey, while Elche will be aiming to reverse a difficult away record and prove they can compete away from home. A notable moment in recent years came when Tenerife claimed a 4-1 league victory over Elche during the 1987-88 season, a reminder of the intensity typical of this fixture.
The Beccacece-led squad enters the game with most of the squad available. The only probable absence comes from Óscar Plano, though several players are managing minor discomforts. The rest of the group is prepared to compete at a high level, ready to respond to the challenge presented by Tenerife and to seize opportunities on the field.
Elche’s squad gears up for the Tenerife clash with three players unavailable
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Edgar Badia has moved on from the squad as part of a transfer to Zaragoza, marking the first match without the veteran goalkeeper known as El Santo. In response, Elche has added two new faces: goalkeeper Matías Dituro and the aggressive forward Manu Nieto, who are expected to contribute immediately in this stretch run.
Mantecón remarked that discussions about reinforcing the goalkeeping department were already underway before Edgar Badia’s departure, underscoring a proactive approach to maintaining depth and reliability between the posts ahead of a demanding phase of the season.
television coverage
The Tenerife match is scheduled for Saturday, January 13, with kickoff set for 6:30 p.m. local time. League broadcasts will be available through LaLiga TV, offering access across multiple platforms. Fans can check local listings to find the compatible service in their area and enjoy comprehensive match-day coverage and commentary.
There is a wide range of distribution options for LaLiga Hypermotion, with viewers in Canada and the United States able to tune in through supported providers. The broader distribution ensures supporters can follow their team regardless of location, as the league continues to broaden digital access to top-tier Spanish football. [Sources: LaLiga broadcast partners and official communications]