ELCHE NEWS

Elche fires coach Machín after poor Spanish league run

Last-placed Elche has fired coach Pablo Machín after he failed to halt the team’s poor run in the Spanish league

MARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gerard Gumbau - Two shots at Real Sociedad Gumbau took two shots (both on target), took two corners, intercepted one pass and made one clearance in Sunday's 2-0 loss at Real Sociedad.

Impact Gumbau had a solid performance Sunday, as he accounted for half of his side's shots taken and two of the three shots on target. It marks his third game in his last six starts with two shots on target, a feat he didn't reach prior to this stretch. This match also marks the first time he did not create a chance since Jan. 28 at Sevilla, and he had created 18 chances over that six game stretch. Gumbau took multiple corners Sunday as well, but failed to whip in a single cross for just the second time this season.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Boye - Picks up fifth yellow card Boye picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 2-0 loss at Real Sociedad and will face a one-game suspension.

Impact Boye picked up his fifth yellow card Sunday as he was booked in the 83rd minute for a bad foul. As a result of this booking he will be forced to miss the team's next match, at home versus Barcelona April 1. He will be eligible to return the following Saturday at Osasuna April 8.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Badía - Concedes twice in loss Badia made two saves and conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-0 loss at Real Sociedad.

Impact Badia did not have his best game Sunday as he let in half the shots on target he faced. He conceded twice in the match, marking the 15th time in 26 league matches he has conceded two or more goals. To make matters worse, he faces an extremely difficult matchup after the international break as league-leading Barcelona come to town, a side who have scored 49 goals in 26 league matches this season.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Roco - Out against La Real Roco (strain) is not in Elche's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Real Sociedad.

Impact Roco picked up a muscular injury in his leg during last weekend's draw against Valladolid, which has ruled him out for Sunday's match. Helibelton Palacios, Gonzalo Verdu and Diego Gonzalez are the starting back-three against La Real in his absence.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lisandro Magallan - Out against Sociedad Magallan (hamstring) is not in Elche's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Real Sociedad.

Impact Magallan picked up a hamstring injury last weekend that is ruling him out of Sunday's match. Helibelton Palacios, Gonzalo Verdu and Diego Gonzalez are the starting back-three against La Real in his absence.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Roco - Comes off injured in draw Roco was subbed out of last weekend's 1-1 draw against Real Valladolid in the 85th minute after suffering a muscular injury in his leg, Elche confirmed Wednesday.

Impact Roco returned from a suspension to start against Valladolid last weekend, but he finished the game a bit early after picking up an injury. With Lisandro Magallan (hamstring) also questionable, Gonzalo Verdu and Diego Gonzalez could be called in to replace them in the back-three if necessary for Saturday's clash against Real Sociedad.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lisandro Magallan - Dealing with hamstring injury Magallan picked up a hamstring injury in last weekend's draw against Real Valladolid, Elche announced Wednesday.

Impact Magallan played well in his return from suspension against Valladolid last weekend, but he finished the game with discomfort in his hamstring that will now make him questionable for Sunday's clash against Real Sociedad. With Enzo Roco's status also in doubt due to an injury, Gonzalo Verdu and Diego Gonzalez could be called in to replace them in the back-three if necessary.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Mascarell - Active display against Valladolid Mascarell had one shot on goal, created four chances, sent in four crosses (two accurate), made two interceptions and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Val...

Impact Mascarell is mostly known for his work on the defensive side of the ball but this time he had his biggest offensive output of the campaign, being heavily involved on the build-up of plays and his season-high four chances created are a proof of that. The passing skills have always been there, but it's still to be known if the midfielder will venture himself as a playmaker more frequently during upcoming matches,

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Badía - Beaten once against Valladolid Badia made zero saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Valladolid.

Impact Badia saw Cyle Larin beating him with just four minutes into the game and then didn't face any other shot during the rest of the contest. That marked the second time this season where the goalkeeper had more goals allowed than saves and he'll try to bounce back during Mar. 19 visit to Real Sociedad.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Boye - Takes nine shots versus Valladolid Boye had nine shots (two on target), created one chance and suffered two fouls during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Valladolid.

Impact Boye was coming off back-to-back matches with a goal and would have extended his streak if it wasn't for an inspired opposing goalkeeper}. His nine shots were a season high and, despite not getting a goal or a win, the striker looks like the player who impressed during some stretches of last season. He'll try to keep up with the strong play during Mar. 19 visit to Real Sociedad.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tete Morente - Bags late equalizer versus Valladolid Morente scored a goal off three shots (two on target), created one chance, sent in nine crosses (two accurate) and was shown a yellow card after coming off the bench during Saturda...

Impact Morente was part of a double halftime substitution and made an immediate impact on the attacking end, being involved in many dangerous plays and being a factor for his side's pressure to be even more intense during the second frame. And the reward for his efforts came deep into second half's stoppage time, when he fired a one-timed shot off a partial clearance from the opposing defense to beat the goalkeeper and allow his side to escape with at least one point. With his first goal of the campaign, the midfielder will hope to get another chance to start during the upcoming games.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid beats Espanyol 3-1, eyes Liverpool and clasico

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MARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gonzalo Verdu - On bench against Valladolid Verdu is fit and in the match day squad to face Valladolid on Saturday.

Impact Verdu is good to go after leaving last week's match with an undisclosed injury. The defender starts from the bench but is available if called upon Saturday.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Roco - Suspension served Roco is set to return from a one-match ban after being sent off during a 3-2 loss to Betis.

Impact Roco served the ban against Mallorca and is now eligible to return to the starting XI once more. The defender has been a nailed-on starter when fit and available, and will likely be right back at the center of the back line for a Saturday clash with Valladolid.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lisandro Magallan - Set to return Magallan served a one-match ban and is eligible to return for Saturday's clash with Valladolid.

Impact Magallan picked up the one-match ban after being shown a red card and is now eligible to return. The defender started four straight matches before the ban and should be straight back in the first team for the Saturday match against Valladolid.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Badía - Clean sheet Saturday Edgar Badia recorded three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Mallorca.

Impact Badia made three saves and earned his first clean sheet in 24 matches. To say this has been a brutal season for the goalkeeper would be an understatement, in 24 matches he has been forced into 101 saves and conceded 48 goals. With that sort of volume it's not surprising that Badia has failed to keep a clean sheet until Saturday's win.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Mascarell - Single corner in win Mascarell recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win against Mallorca.

Impact Mascarell took a single corner for the fourth straight match. It's not much to build a floor on but a minor role on set-pieces is worth noting for Mascarell if anything were to happen to Gerard Gumbau. Mascarell's two chances created Saturday were the most he's created in a single match since Jan. 16.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Gumbau - Ties career-high assist total Gumbau assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), nine crosses (five accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Mallorca.

Impact Gumbau tied his career-high for assists in a season, earning his fourth during Saturday's win. The midfielder was excellent Saturday, putting together massive value and continuing his massive second half floor. Gumbau has now created 17 chances in his past five matches, despite earning only a single assist in that time.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Boye - Nets in win Boye scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Mallorca. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 65th minute.

Impact Boye scored his third goal, the only goal during Saturday's win. The forward hasn't live dup to the two prior seasons where he ended on seven goals, sitting on just three goals from 13 shots in 2022/23. Boye has scored in two straight matches now though, with two chances created as well in that span, putting the possibility of a late season surge togehter.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Verdu - Sustains injury Gonzalo Verdu was injured and subbed out in the 74th minute of Saturday's 1-0 win versus Mallorca. He had one shot (zero on goal) before exiting the match.

Impact Verdu (undisclosed) was subbed out in the 74th minutes with an injury Saturday. He has struggled to get playing time in the new year, serving suspensions and failing to make the starting XI in the last eight games. Depending on his injury, the defender may return back to the bench with Diego Gonzalez likely to get more playing time in the back for Elche.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE