The night still carries the echo of a rough encounter as Elche CF faced a regional derby this Sunday in Santander League action. The visitors from Valencia were defeated 0-2, and the setback sharpens the sense that Elche must quickly regroup. The team has a packed schedule this week, with two league fixtures ahead, a load that could help mend the club’s image among Valencia supporters and lift morale that has taken a hit in recent days.
Elche remains winless against opponents in difficult spots this season, a storyline that casts a shadow over their campaign.
On the weekend of May 6-7, league play pauses for the King’s Cup final. Real Madrid takes on Osasuna in Seville, a match that reshapes the calendar with a two week break around rounds 31 and 32. The pause creates a temporary lull but also a chance for teams to recalibrate before the stretch run in La Liga.
Green fringe visitors Celta Vigo visited Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, where they fell 2-0 last Saturday. Celta began the match with some irregularities, leading to a managerial change with the departure of Argentina coach Eduardo Coudet and the arrival of Portuguese coach Carlos Carvalhal; the club sits thirteenth with 36 points, a margin that still keeps relegation fears within reach for both sides.
Consequently, Vigo must aim for a win against Elche, who remains entrenched in a vulnerable position with only 13 points from 32 games this season. The gap to safety stands at a critical 17 points, leaving little room for error as the campaign advances.
The Franjiverdes are set to face Vigo on home soil during the midweek clash, with kickoff scheduled for late afternoon. The venue and time are confirmed, but no public invitation is extended for Elche fans to travel in large numbers to Vigo. The game will be available on Movistar LaLiga, a subscription channel for televised coverage.
Schedule notes indicate the 31st matchday in La Liga Santander is on the books, underscoring the tight schedule teams must navigate as the season winds down.
Following the Vigo match on the 32nd day, Sebastian Beccacece will prepare for a home fixture against Rayo Vallecano, aiming to secure a result in front of the Vallecas crowd. The upcoming fixtures form a crucial part of Elche’s push to stabilize their campaign and climb away from the danger zone in the standings.