Elche Team News Page 19 - Soccer

Fidel - Scores again in win Fidel scored one goal from one shot and conceded a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 win over Granada.

Impact Fidel scored for the second straight match to help his side return to winning ways after losing their previous two games. With three goals total in his last five starts, Fidel has shown he has plenty to offer in the right matchups. Up next is a visit from Valencia, which have conceded the fourth-most goals in the league.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resumen de Granada CF vs Elche CF (0-1)

MARCH 12, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Elche grabs the win over Granada behind Fidel's first-half goal ' LaLiga Highlights ' ESPN FC

MARCH 12, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Pedro Bigas - Available again Bigas (muscular) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Granada.

Impact Bigas is back in the side after missing last weekend's match with a muscular issue. He's struggled with injuries this season, which is likely the main reason he's not starting Saturday. When available, he's started almost every match this season and he should be back in the XI going forward if fit.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Helibelton Palacios - Back in starting XI Palacios (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Granada.

Impact Palacios is back in the XI Saturday after missing the last three contests with a hamstring injury. He's expected to be ready for a full 90, but even as a full-back, he doesn't get up the field much, producing 27 crosses and no shots in 21 appearances (17 starts).

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Badía - Makes six saves in loss Badia made six saves and conceded two goals during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Barcelona.

Impact Badia was beaten twice during the second half, one of them from the penalty spot, but if it wasn't for him the opposition would've easily built a much bigger win. The goalkeeper had zero clean sheets over his last six starts, conceding at least two goals in four of them, but makes up for that with lots of saves. with an average of 3.4 per game this season, fifth among all La Liga goalkeepers. Up next for Badia is Saturday's visit to Granada.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - Fills stat sheet in loss Mojica sent in five crosses (three accurate), made four tackles (two won), four clearances and two interceptions and drew two fouls during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Barcelona.

Impact Mojica had a nice all-around performance from the left flank, pacing his side in crosses and three defensive categories. The left back's two-way upside always makes him an interesting fantasy choice and he'll try to remain productive during Saturday's visit to Granada.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fidel - Scores in loss against Barcelona Fidel scored a goal off his lone shot, created three chances, sent in five crosses (three accurate) and made two tackles (both won) during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Barcelona.

Impact Fidel opened the scoring for Elche just before halftime after picking up a defensive giveaway and sending the ball into the far post from the left side of the box. The attacker also had team-highs in both chances created and crosses but his teammates couldn't convert these plays into goals. With four goals and three assists over 23 league apperances this season, Fidel will try to keep adding to his tally during Saturday's visit to Granada.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resumen de Elche CF vs FC Barcelona (1-2)

MARCH 6, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Barcelona continues to move up Spanish league, beats Elche

Substitutes Ferran Torres and Memphis Depay scored second-half goals as Barcelona came from behind to beat Elche 2-1 to continue its upward move in the Spanish league

MARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Javier Pastore - Sent off against Barcelona Pastore received a straight red card from the bench in the 88th minute of Sunday's defeat against Barcelona.

Impact Pastore wasn't even in Sunday's game when he was sent off, as he was shown the red card from the bench. He will be suspended for next weekend's clash against Granada, but he has started just one La Liga match for Elche since November.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Pastore - Makes bench Sunday Pastore is fit and in the match day squad for Sunday's match with Barcelona.

Impact Pastore is good to go after being a doubt in the buildup to the match with a calf injury. The midfielder starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Edgar Badía - Concedes three in loss Badia conceded three goals and made one save during Friday's 3-0 loss to Levante.

Impact Badia may feel he deserved more help from his teammates, but three of the four shots that came his way ended up in the next. Even with four wins in the previous six matches, Badia will have a much tougher matchup against Barcelona, which have dominated offensively in the last month.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - Creates three chances in loss Mojica created three chances from eight crosses (two accurate) during Friday's 3-0 loss to Levante.

Impact Mojica didn't make as much of a defensive impact but was still busy on the other end, where he and his teammates logged fair crossing numbers but no goals. With the next match coming against the in-form Barcelona, Mojica will have a tough task ahead of him.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Barragan - Active in loss Barragan created one chance from seven crosses (one accurate) and conceded a yellow card during 60 minutes of Friday's 3-0 loss to Levante.

Impact Barragan has been in and out of the lineup all season before recording nine crosses while starting each of the last two matches. As he hasn't played more than 67 minutes in these two games, his value isn't as substantial, despite a reasonable crossing number Friday. He'll next face Barcelona on Sunday.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tete Morente - Logs eight crosses in loss Morente provided eight crosses (one accurate) during Friday's 3-0 loss to Levante.

Impact Morente led his team in crosses but fell short against a side that was much more efficient in their scoring chances. With 21 crosses in his last four matches but just two chances created, Morente should offer decent value but doesn't seem fully up to the task. Up next is a visit from Barcelona, which has been in top form for the past month.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Boye - Takes three shots in loss Boye took three shots (two on goal) during 60 minutes of Friday's 3-0 loss to Levante.

Impact Boye returned from a two-match absence due to a quad injury and despite a decent performance, couldn't recreate his form from before the injury. With the on-fire Barcelona up next on the schedule, Boye could still be a nice pickup after recording an assist against the Catalans back in December.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Gumbau - Sent off against Levante Gumbau received a straight red card in the 73rd minute of last week's defeat against Levante for a foul on Pepelu. He made two interceptions and created a chance in the match befor...

Impact Gumbau will be suspended for Sunday's clash against Barcelona. One of Raul Guti or Ivan Marcone would likely return to the XI in midfield in his place for the game.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Pastore - Dealing with calf injury Pastore is having comfort in his leg and is unlikely to be available for Sunday's clash against Barcelona, according to Monserrate Hernandez of Diario AS.

Impact Pastore missed last weekend's defeat against Levante, and he is a doubt for Sunday's Barcelona game as well. He has featured just twice in La Liga for Elche since November.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Bigas - Doubtful for Barcelona game Bigas picked up a muscular problem in Friday's defeat against Levante, and is doubtful to be fit for the Barcelona match on Sunday, according to Monserrate Hernandez of Diario AS.

Impact Bigas had been dealing with a knock leading up to Friday's game and he ended the match with discomfort. Gonzalo Verdu or Diego Gonzalez would likely return to the starting XI in central defense if Bigas can't play.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Helibelton Palacios - Aiming to be fit for weekend Palacios (hamstring) is rejoining training with Elche this week in an effort to be available for Sunday's clash against Barcelona, according to Monserrate Hernandez of Diario AS.

Impact Palacios has missed Elche's last two games after tearing his hamstring against Sevilla on Feb. 11, but he's stepping up his recovery efforts to be available for the Barcelona match. Antonio Barragan would continue at right back if Palacios isn't fit in time.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resumen de Levante UD vs Elche CF (3-0)

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Levante beats Elche 3-0 for 3rd win in Spanish league

Last-place Levante has defeated Elche 3-0 for its third Spanish league win

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pedro Bigas - Returns to starting XI Bigas (knock) is in the starting XI for Friday's clash with Levante.

Impact Bigas is in the starting XI, as expected after training fully despite picking up a knock against Rayo. The defender is a surprise addition straight to the starting XI, but is evidently entirely fit. Bigas has little fantasy value as a central defender.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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