The Martínez Valero stadium has hosted an average audience of about 21,337 per match this season, a figure that places it among the more consistently attended venues in the league. It ranks as the ninth-best home attendance among all major Spanish clubs and their arenas during the opening weeks of LaLiga Santander. The season’s early matches at Elche’s home ground have drawn steady crowds and offered a sense of community around the team, even when results on the pitch have been uneven.
Elche CF has faced a challenging campaign, struggling to secure wins and slipping toward the lower end of the table. Yet the Franjiverdes fans have remained steadfast, filling the stands with unwavering support rather than turning away in frustration. Their loyalty underscores a club culture where attendance and atmosphere matter as much as the final scoreline.
In this early part of the season, the attendance figure at Martínez Valero exceeds the combined populations of some of the cities where other top clubs are based, highlighting the strong local engagement that accompanies professional football in the region. The league’s attendance leaderboard to date shows Barcelona drawing about 83,194 spectators per home match at Camp Nou, followed by Real Madrid at the Bernabéu with limited capacity due to ongoing construction, around 57,552, and Atlético Madrid at the Metropolitano with roughly 54,507 spectators. These numbers frame Elche’s figure in a broader competitive landscape.
Other notable venues that season include the Benito Villamarín in Seville with a capacity crowd around 51,576, the San Mamés in Bilbao at 43,099, and Mestalla in Valencia with 40,998. The Sánchez Pizjuán in Seville and the Reale Arena in San Sebastián each hosted a substantial number of spectators as well, reflecting the nationwide passion for the sport. In the table of first-division attendance, Elche sits ninth with 21,337, while Valladolid’s Jose Zorrilla hosts about 19,794 and RCDE Stadium in Barcelona sees roughly 19,212. Osasuna’s stadium in Pamplona clocks in at 19,156, and Villarreal’s venue in Valencia records around 18,071. Cadiz, Mallorca and other mid-table clubs follow, with varying attendance figures that tell a broader story of fan engagement across the league.
The season’s attendance chart places Elche higher than several mid-table venues, suggesting a potential path to European competition if the club can convert fan support into better results. The contrast between the club’s stadium attendance and its current league standing highlights a narrative common in football: the crowd often believes in a rebound even when the team’s position on the table is not favorable. Against Real Madrid, one of the league’s giants, Elche delivered a notable home turnout.
Early-season highlights at Martínez Valero included a standout home display against Real Madrid on October 19, drawing 30,236 spectators. The crowd’s energy reflected a strong following, even in a match that saw the visitors claim the majority of the spotlight. The atmosphere on that Wednesday night demonstrated why attendance figures matter beyond gate receipts—they contribute to home-field advantage and the club’s brand strength in the region.
Martínez Valero is poised to host another marquee visit when Real Madrid returns, reinforcing the stadium’s role as a focal point for local football culture. A prior home clash against Athletic Bilbao drew 24,176 fans, while another early-season fixture against Almería brought 23,361 supporters to the stands. The league’s opening weeks also saw substantial crowds for matches against Real Sociedad (22,656) and Getafe (19,588), underscoring a sustained appetite for football in Elche and surrounding communities.
In the latter part of the month, attendance figures at home declined slightly as the team’s position worsened. Yet even during those tougher spells, crowds remained robust for fixtures with Getafe and Real Sociedad, with 19,588 and 22,656 attendees respectively, illustrating lingering fan loyalty and continued interest in the home experience at Martínez Valero.
One memorable moment for Elche’s supporters came when a heavy downpour before a match against Mallorca did not dampen spirits. The game, played on a Monday, faced a power disruption caused by rain, yet the club kept the doors open and more than 10,000 fans endured the weather to watch their team, a testament to the resilience and devotion of the dedicated fan base. This anecdote stands as a reminder of football’s enduring pull, even in adverse weather and logistical challenges.
Overall first-14-day attendance snapshot: Barcelona leads with 83,194; Real Madrid follows at 57,532; Atlético de Madrid with 54,507; Betis at 51,576; Athletic Bilbao at 43,099; Valencia with 40,998; Sevilla at 36,763; Real Sociedad at 32,656; Elche at 21,327; Valladolid just under 19,800; Barcelona B at 19,212; Osasuna at 19,156; Villarreal at 18,071; Cadiz at 17,415; Mallorca at 14,921; Mallorca’s neighbors in the league table show Girona at 10,777. The ranking offers a clear sense of how Elche compares within the larger Italian-style landscape of top-flight football attendance in Spain, with fans across the country filling venues for moments of triumph and heartbreak alike.
Note: The attendance figures reflect league matches across the opening 14 days of the season, illustrating the strong regional support for the game and highlighting Martínez Valero as a vibrant hub for football culture in southern Spain.