Football analytics often feels theoretical, yet numbers still shape the discourse around a season. In this case, Beccacece’s Elche showed signs of challenge and potential, hinting at a fight to stay in the league even if the outcome remained uncertain. Fans hoped for a dramatic finish at Martínez Valero, where attendance records were set during the season and the atmosphere promised one last surge of energy.
Sebastián Beccacece stepped onto the Franco Verde bench with eleven days behind him. The arrival came as a surprise to many. While the team did not always reach its goals, there were moments of uplift when the system clicked and players found rhythm in several spells of play.
Prepare for Elche in Segunda
Bragarnik later described Elche as a club on the edge, nearly slipping into the second tier. In October, after parting ways with Francisco, the plan was to set up the next season in Segunda with the coach he believed fit the project, but key European conditions prevented a quick move forward.
Beccacece delivered eleven points across eleven games, a steady stream of one point per match. While the financial margin of the season did not support a survival bid, the club had shown improvement in earlier years. If the Argentinian manager had started with a stronger lead from the outset, Elche might have reached a higher point total, leaving the final day with a more hopeful outlook rather than a relegation threat.
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The loss at Almería on May 2 confirmed the hardest reality: the difficult path to safety. Yet the changes Beccacece brought helped spark a late run that tied the season together, with a streak of wins and draws that showed resilience and a growing belief. Was it a coincidence that the turnaround followed a new approach?
The pressing question among Franjiverde supporters is whether Beccacece could have arrived earlier, perhaps in October when the plan began. Using numbers alone, one might say Elche would have ended with 31 points under earlier conditions, but numbers can mislead when the human spirit and context drive outcomes.
With the straight facts in view, Beccacece stood out as the best coach among the four who served Elche that season, beyond the brief appearances of Gallego and Mantecón.
your results
Beccacece’s Elche opened with a rough stretch that saw defeats against top-flight opponents. A 4-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano lightened the mood at Martínez Valero, followed by a setback at Almería, a home win over Atlético, a draw with Getafe and Sevilla, and a final win in a narrow 1-0 result at San Mames that lent hope for a productive finish.
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Beccacece averaged one point every three games, a 33.3 percent haul from the fixtures analyzed. Francisco managed roughly one point in seven contests, and Almirón showed partial improvement with a modest contribution across four games. Machín posted a lower yield per appearance, reflecting the uneven early season dynamics.
the last day
The final encounter at the Elche stadium hovered around the questions of qualification and momentum. Beccacece’s numbers suggested a potential shift in scoring pace, yet the timetable for the first league date remained uncertain for the Franjiverde faithful. A victory could lift the average to about 1.16 points per game, signaling a 44-point season total and a possible club landmark.