ELCHE NEWS

Edgar Badía - Concedes one in win Badia conceded one goal and made one save during Saturday's 3-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Badia can breathe a sigh of relief after two highly tense matchups against Real Madrid in the league and cup over the last two weeks. But tough matches or not, Badia is in good shape with two clean sheets and four goals conceded over his last five league matches and he's undefeated in that time. Next will be a trip to Sevilla, which remain short of some of their best players but remain a solid side.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Verdu - Picks up knock in win Verdu suffered an injury and was replaced by Diego Gonzalez after 84 minutes of Saturday's 3-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Verdu tends to be an extremely reliable part of the lineup but has played just 14 times this season in 23 matches. With not much longer until Friday's trip to Sevilla, Verdu could be set for a stint on the sidelines.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - Active in win Mojica provided one assist from three chances created on 10 crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 3-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Mojica hit 10 crosses for the fifth time this season but did better to also contribute his second assist in four matches. While he hasn't been the most consistent option, the recent turn in form has been a positive for much of his team and could yield more successful results for Mojica. Up next is a trip to the league's top defensive side in Sevilla.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Boye - Provides assist in against Alaves Boye provided one assist from two chances created and put four shots off target during Saturday's 3-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Boye can be considered a key to Elche's recent turnaround as he's scored three times and added three assists over his last five appearances. While up next is a trip to the best defensive side in Sevilla, Boye had few problems in the Jan 23. draw with Real Madrid (one goal, one assist) and will look to keep up his good form.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fidel - Scores in win Fidel scored one goal from three shots (two on goal) and created four chances from seven crosses (three accurate) during Saturday's 3-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Fidel is another player who's seemingly found his stride in the turn of the new year as he's logged one assist and now scored in his last two matches. He'll face a tougher opponent in the next match against Sevilla, but recent results against Real Madrid could indicate a different final score in the future.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pere Milla - Scores twice in win Milla scored two goals on three shots (two on goal) in 72 minutes of Saturday's 3-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Milla has found an impressive vein of form with six goals over his last five appearances. With his side also securing some good results against the likes of Real Madrid and beginning to climb the table again, Milla could be a good option to look for from one of the sides further down in the standings. Up next is a trip to Sevilla, which hold the best defensive record in La Liga.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Olaza - Loaned to Elche Olaza has been loaned to Elche for the remainder of the 21/22 season, the club announced.

Impact Olaza is being loaned to Elche for the remainder of the season as Elche look to solidify their place in La Liga. The defender should be a depth option at first but certainly has the ability to take on a bigger role.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Perez - Completes move to Elche Perez has completed a move to Elche on a loan, with an option to buy, the club announced.

Impact Perez has made the move back into the Primera division after only half a season in the Segunda. The attacking midfielder figures to compete for minutes immediately and could be a stout fantasy option. With his role, Perez figures to be an instant impact-maker on the pitch and deserves immediate interest from fantasy managers.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Ponce - Completes loan with option to Elche Ponce has been loaned to Elche with an option to buy, the club announced Monday.

Impact Ponce should give Elche some much needed offensive depth, and the option to buy means Elche could keep him if they are happy with his production. The forward has bounced around Europe with stints at Roma, AEK Athens, Spartak Moscow. He figures to be a solid fantasy play if given consistent starting time.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Mascarell - Out with COVID-19 Mascarell missed Sunday's draw against Real Madrid while isolating with COVID-19, according to COPE Elche's Jeronimo Tormo.

Impact Mascarell had started 15 consecutive La Liga games dating back to September before he missed Sunday's game, but he will hope to be able to return to midfield in time for Elche's game against Alaves on Feb. 5.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Barragan - In quarantine with COVID-19 Barragan missed Sunday's draw against Real Madrid after contracting COVID-19, according to COPE Elche's Jeronimo Tormo.

Impact Barragan has featured just once in La Liga since the turn of the calendar year, but he will hope to return by Elche's clash against Alaves after the international break.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Pastore - Out with COVID-19 Pastore missed Sunday's draw against Real Madrid after testing positive for COVID-19, according to COPE Elche's Jeronimo Tormo.

Impact Pastore is still in quarantine at the moment, but he will hope to be ready to play again by the end of the international break. He has featured just once in La Liga since November.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Marcone - Out with injury Marcone missed Sunday's draw against Real Madrid with an undisclosed injury, according to COPE Elche's Jeronimo Tormo.

Impact Marcone hasn't started in La Liga since before the winter break, and there is no timetable for his return at the moment from this undisclosed injury. The good news is that he will have an extended recover period during the international break before Elche's game against Alaves on Feb. 5.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tete Morente - Out 3-4 weeks with injury Morente suffered a sprained ankle against Real Madrid and will miss three-to-four weeks while recovering, according to COPE Elche's Jeronimo Tormo.

Impact Morente has started all four of Elche's La Liga games in January, but he will now miss around a month while recovering from a sprained ankle. Josan Fernandez could fill in for him on the right wing until he's fit again.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Badía - Makes six saves in draw Badia made six saves and conceded two goals during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Real Madrid.

Impact Badia had another brilliant performance, racking up a season-high six saves and keeping the league leaders scoreless for more than 80 minutes. But then a late penalty and a stoppage-time equalizer ruined his plans for a third clean sheet in four matches. Up next for the goalkeeper is Feb. 5 home clash against Alaves.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pere Milla - Scores in draw Milla scored a goal off his lone shot, made two tackles (both won) and committed a penalty during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Real Madrid.

Impact Milla came from hero to villain in just two minutes as he made it 2-0 for Elche in the 76th minute with a right-footed strike that went into the far post but then handballed inside his own box, committing the penalty that Luka Modrid converted to put the opposition back in contention. With four goals over his last five apperances, the attacker will try to keep adding to his tally during Feb. 5 home match against Alaves.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fidel - Provides assist off bench in draw Fidel provided an assist, made one tackle, four clearances and one interception and was shown a yellow card after coming off the bench during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Real Madrid.

Impact Fidel was brought in the 24th minute, replacing injured Tete Morente, and assisted Lucas Boye for the opening goal of the match with a picture-perfect cross from the left. His biggest contributions during the second frame came on the defensive end as his side was completely dominated by the opposition. If Morent isn't able to recover for Feb. 5 clash against Alaves, Fidel will probably be back in the starting XI.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Boye - Scores, assists in draw Boye scored a goal off two shots (one on target), provided an assist, created one chance and suffered four fouls during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Real Madrid.

Impact Boye was one of the best men of the pitch here, opening the scoring for Elche in the 42nd minute and then assisting Pere Milla for the goal that gave his side a 2-0 lead with less than 15 minutes to play. Boye has been on a tear recently, with three goals and two assists over his last four appearances. He'll try to keep adding to his tally during Feb. 5 home clash against Alaves.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona wins late to end poor run, Madrid held by Elche

Barcelona finally got things going its way by scoring late in a 1-0 victory against relegation-threatened Alavés in the Spanish league

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tete Morente - Comes off injured against Real Madrid Morente was subbed out in the 22nd minute of Sunday's clash against Real Madrid after suffering an apparent injury.

Impact Morente will have two weeks to recover during the international break before Elche plays Alaves in February. Fidel subbed into Sunday's game when he was taken off.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Chelsea faces Spurs again; Mbappe, Messi available

Chelsea plays London rival Tottenham in the Premier League in what appears a forlorn attempt to chase down leader Manchester City

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Edgar Badía - Keeps clean sheet in win Badia kept a clean sheet with four saves made during Sunday's 1-0 win over Villarreal.

Impact Badia has played exceptionally well in 2022 with one goal conceded, two clean sheets and 10 saves made in three starts (two wins, one draw). This is the kind of run that doesn't usually fall the way of Badia and his teammates for very long, so one can only hope that he survives an upcoming trip to Real Madrid, where top scorers Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior will be waiting.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE