Elche CF’s reserve side is enjoying a standout campaign, eyeing promotion and aiming to produce players who can push into the first team. The focus has been clear for several seasons: develop talent that can step up, and use the growth of the current season as proof of progress.
A recent victory came this Saturday with a 0-2 result at the La Cerámica Sports City, against one of Villarreal’s feeder clubs. The goals came from Iomar, with Ángel Donato and Nino providing the assists and goals in the 11th and 61st minutes, respectively. This win highlights the team’s ability to execute on the road and keep momentum in their quest for promotion. [JA Galvan]
In all, the Franjiverde second team has accumulated 37 points from 42 possible this season, recording twelve wins, one draw, and only one defeat. Across 14 matches, they have managed to keep a clean sheet on several occasions. The reserve side has posted 34 goals for and eight against, a stat line that places it among the strongest in the national competition. [JA Galvan]
El Ilicitano currently sits atop Tercera RFEF VI with 37 points. They lead the standings by eleven points over San Vicente, thirteen ahead of Atzeneta, and thirteen above Ontinyent 1931. They have already moved past Roda on the 17th and sit in fifth place, occupying the final promotion playoff spot. Atlético Levante is in sixth with 20 points. [JA Galvan]
The race for promotion is advancing in their favor, as the Franjiverde squad stands directly on track to move up. A sizable gap remains between them and the rest of the field, reflecting confidence in the academy’s ability to deliver results at this level. [JA Galvan]
Rodri, Adam, and Pamies have been central to the team’s success, and their contributions have become a talking point across the club. Even while missing their three most important players for much of the campaign, Rodrigo Mendoza, Adam Boyar, and Javi Pamies have stepped up. Mendoza has spent the longest time in the first team under Beccacece’s leadership, illustrating a pathway from the reserve side to the top squad. [JA Galvan]
Several standout players have earned opportunities with the first team, showcasing the potential for the reserve program to feed the main squad. The squad’s progress has extended to cup and league competitions, where the fringe players have shone in key moments. [JA Galvan]
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Rodri Mendoza made his first start last Friday against Oviedo at the Carlos Tartiere stadium, a sign that he could fit into Elche’s top squad. The coaching staff has emphasized that his development hinges on consistent performances and taking on higher responsibilities with each appearance. [JA Galvan]
Rodri Mendoza wants a place in Elche’s first team
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Elche’s youth setup is showing a notable rise in quality this season, a trend echoed by the reserve team’s results and the rapid progression of several academy graduates to the first team. The club’s strategy appears to be paying dividends, reinforcing a culture that blends competitive results with a clear development pathway. [JA Galvan]