ELCHE NEWS

Lucas Boye - Records assist in loss Boye took a shot on target and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Barcelona. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Boye set up Tete Morente's goal that kick-started his side's lightning comeback against Barcelona that ultimately fell short thanks to Nico's 85th-minute winner. It was Boye's first assist of the season to go along with his five goals so far, and next up is a clash against 15th-placed Granada, which have conceded 24 times in 17 La Liga matches.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pere Milla - Scores goal against Barcelona Milla subbed into Saturday's match against Barcelona in the 59th minute, and he scored a goal and made a clearance in the match.

Impact Milla equalized Saturday's game just a few minutes after coming on with a header off a cross from fellow substitute Tete Morente. He hasn't started a La Liga game for Elche since August, but his next game will be against 15th-placed Granada on Jan. 2.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tete Morente - Scores goal against Barcelona Morente subbed into Saturday's match against Barcelona at halftime, and he scored a goal and recorded an assist in the 3-2 defeat.

Impact Morente was electric on Saturday, erasing a two goal deficit, first with a goal himself and then with a cross to fellow substitute Pere Milla, in seconds. He may have earned a return to the starting XI for the clash against Granada after the winter break on Jan. 2.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: EPL down to 2 games; Sevilla hosts Atlético

Thanks to the coronavirus, the English Premier League fixture list on Saturday has been slashed from six games to two

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enzo Roco - Solid performance in loss Roco made one tackle (won), five clearances, one interception and three blocks and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Valencia.

Impact Roco was part of a defensive line that allowed one goal each half but still put up some nice numbers as we're used to see him do. With nine tackles, 27 clearances, five interceptions and 11 blocks over his last six starts, the centre back will probably be very busy once again during next Saturday's visit to Barcelona.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Badía - Makes five saves in loss Badia made five saves and conceded two goals during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Valencia.

Impact Badia was beaten once each half, but can't be blamed for either goal. Despite being on the losing, the goalkeeper still made a nice job with some huge saves that kept his side in contention. With 18 saves and nine goals conceded over his five starts this season, Badia will try to bounce back during Saturday's visit to Barcelona.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Perez - Provides assist in loss Perez had three shots (two on target), created one chance, sent in four crosses (one on target) and drew two fouls during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Valencia.

Impact Perez was one of Elche's few positives, posting team highs on multiple categories and assisting his side's lone goal, taking the corner kick that was sent home by Lucas Boye in the 75th minute. This was the first appearance on the scoresheet for the forward since Sep. 18 and he'll try to build on this effort during Saturday's visit to Barcelona.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Boye - Scores in loss Boye scored a goal off two shots (one on target), created two chances, and made three tackles (one won) during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Valencia.

Impact Boye put to an end his three-game scoring drought in the 75th minute, stretching his leg inside the six-yard box to tap home a corner kick from the right and momentarily draw things level at 1-1. This was the fifth goal of the season for the forward and he'll try to keep it up during Saturday's visit to Barcelona.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Gonzalez - Fills stat sheet in win Gonzalez made three tackles (two won), eight clearances and three interceptions and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 3-1 win over Cadiz.

Impact Gonzalez had arguably his best performance of the season so far, racking up some nice numbers, including a season-high eight clearances, and being one of the biggest reasons why his side was able to keep the opposition scoreless for almost the entire match. It looks like the centre back won his place in the lineup back and he'll try to keep it up during Saturday's visit to Valencia.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Badía - Saves PK in win Badia made five saves, which included a penalty and conceded one goal during Sunday's 3-1 win over Elche.q

Impact Badia made his fourth consecutive start and had his best performance since taking over as the starting GK over Kiko Casilla, even saving a penalty during the first half when his side was still leading by one goal. Badia looked on his way to a clean sheet, but then he was beaten by Alex Fernandez's header after a corner kick during second half's stoppage time. Despite the lack of clean sheets so far, the goalkeeper is clearly progressing, with eight saves and two goals allowed over his last two starts. Up next for him is Saturday's visit to Valencia.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pere Milla - Assists off bench in win Milla provided an assist and made two tackles (both won) after coming off the bench during Sunday's 3-1 win over Cadiz.

Impact Milla was brought in the 65th minute as part of a double substitution and was having a quiet performance until stoppage time, but then the forward assisted Josan Fernandez for the goal that sealed the 3-1 win for Elche. This was the first assist of the season for Milla and a much needed contribution after three consecutive matches as an unused substitute. He'll hope this helps him to get another opportunity during Saturday's visit to Valencia.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josan - Scores off bench in win Fernandez scored a goal off two shots (one on target) after coming off the bench during Sunday's 3-1 win over Cadiz.

Impact Fernandez was brought in the 76th minute, replacing Lucas Perez, and still found time to find the back of the net during stoppage time and seal the 3-1 win for Elche. This was the first goal of the season for the midfielder and he'll hope this helps him to get more playing time during Saturday's visit to Valencia.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Gumbau - Provides assist off bench in win Gumbau made an assist and was shown a yellow card after coming off the bench during Sunday's 3-1 win over Cadiz.

Impact Gumbau was brought in the 65th minute as part of a double substitution and ten minutes later assisted Tete Morente for his side's second goal with a beautiful long pass from the left. This was the first big contribution for the midfielder since he joined Elche in August. He'll hope this helps him to get more playing time during Saturday's visit to Valencia.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tete Morente - Scores in win over Cadiz Morente scored a goal off two shots (one on target), created two chances, sent in three crosses (one accurate), made two tackles (both won), drew three fouls and was shown a yellow...

Impact Morente had back-to-back starts for the first time this season and doubled his side's lead in the 75th minute after picking up a great long pass from the left and dribbling past the goalkeeper to send the ball into the back of the net. The midfielder was already coming from providing an assist on the previous game and will hope this helps him to remain in the lineup for Saturday's visit to Valencia.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fidel - Converts PK in win Fidel scored a penalty goal, had two shots (one on target), sent in two crosses (one accurate), made two tackles (both won) and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 3-1 win over...

Impact Fidel opened the scoring for Elche from the penalty spot in the 13th minute, finding the back of the net for the second consecutive game after going scoreless over his previous 12 starts this season. His set-piece duties give him a nice fantasy upside and he'll try to remain productive during Saturday's visit to Valencia.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Badía - Concedes one in draw Badia conceded one goal and made three saves during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Osasuna.

Impact Badia has conceded six goals in three starts since taking over from Kiko Casilla, and has two draws and one defeat during that time. As neither have represented a massive step forward from the goalkeeper spot, it will take a better effort from whomever starts against Cadiz, which have scored just 13 goals in 15 matches.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Perez - Takes one shot in draw Perez put one shot on target and logged two inaccurate crosses during Monday's 1-1 draw with Osasuna.

Impact Perez plays more of a creative role despite his positioning on the front line, so his failure to create a chance in Monday's match doesn't help his value. In the next match against Cadiz, which have conceded the second-most goals in the league, Perez will need to step up his efforts.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - Logs four crosses in draw Mojica created one chance from four crosses (one accurate) and put two shots off target during Monday's 1-1 draw with Osasuna.

Impact Mojica is tied for fifth in La Liga in total crosses but that's come in rather inconsistent fashion, as he's alternated games with 10 and four crosses over his last four starts. What is more helpful is his one assist from seven chances created in these four games, and that could make a bigger difference in the next match against Cadiz.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tete Morente - Logs assist in draw Morente provided one assist from three chances created and won two-of-two tackles during Monday's 1-1 draw with Osasuna.

Impact Morente has played just nine times this season and started in three of them before completing the full 90 in Monday's contest. With a respectable all-around performance, Morente could be worth more attention if he makes a habit of starting and playing consistently. Up next is a visit from Cadiz, which have conceded the second-most goals in the league.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fidel - Scores in draw Fidel scored one goal from his only shot and created four chances during Monday's 1-1 draw with Osasuna.

Impact Fidel has logged a healthy 55 crosses this season, of which 35 have come as the team leader in set pieces taken. On the scoring end, he's put just three shots on goal this season and finally scored from one of them, so that's not the best part of his game. Up next is a visit from Cadiz, which have conceded the fourth-most crosses to midfielders in La Liga.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Osasuna and Elche can't get past 1-1 in Spanish league

Osasuna and Elche couldn’t manage more than 1-1 in a match between teams enduring poor runs in the Spanish league

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Osasuna and Elche try to rebound in Spain

Osasuna hosts Elche in a match between struggling teams in the Spanish league

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS