ELCHE NEWS

Domingos Quina - Eligible to play Quina is set to return from suspension for Monday's trip to Cadiz.

Impact Quina picked up suspension in his first match back from the World Cup break. The midfielder will be eligible to return to the starting XI, though he hasn't had a major presence in the first team even when available.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Verdu - Available once more Verdu is set to return from a one-match suspension he picked up against Atleti.

Impact Verdu is able to return after a one-match ban saw him sit out against Celta Vigo. Verdu will now have the chance to return for a Monday trip to Cadiz, where he could return straight to the starting XI.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elche loses to Celta Vigo, remains winless in Spanish league

Modest Spanish club Elche has lost to Celta Vigo 1-0 at home in the Spanish league to remain the only team without a win after 16 league matches

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pere Milla - No shots on target Milla generated three shots (zero on target) in Friday's 1-0 defeat against Celta Vigo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81st minute.

Impact Milla's scoring drought continues with another match of not finding the net. Despite being the team leader in goals with three, he has not scored in the last five contests. The 30-year-old is only averaging a shot a match with 16 (five on target) thus far this campaign.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Mascarell - Rare seven crosses Mascarell generated seven crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Friday's 1-0 loss versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Mascarell finished the match with a season-high of crosses in an unusual performance on Friday. Before the game, he had only tallied three crosses all year. The 29-year-old also has a total of 20 tackles (11 accurate), 18 clearances and 16 interceptions thus far

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Gumbau - Records seven crosses Gumbau registered seven crosses (three accurate), two tackles (one won) and two corners in Friday's 1-0 loss versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Gumbau was a workhorse for Elche, providing several opportunities for the attack on Friday that ultimately led to a loss. Despite not having a goal on the year, he has three assists along with 48 crosses (17 accurate) thus far.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Badía - Lets in a goal Edgar Badia had six saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-0 defeat to Celta Vigo.

Impact Badia had yet another match of allowing a goal, stretching his streak to 16 games in a row of conceding at least one. He currently leads the league with the most goals let in with 34. On average, the 30-year-old makes about 4.3 saves a match and 2.1 goals conceded a contest. He will look to finally get his first clean sheet on the campaign with trip to Cadiz on Monday, who have scored five goals in the last five matches.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Bigas - Sent off against Celta Bigas received a straight red card in the 91st minute of Friday's defeat against Celta Vigo following a foul on Iago Aspas. He took three shots (one on target) and made three inter...

Impact Bigas has started 14 of Elche's 16 league matches this season, but he will be suspended for at least one game after getting sent off Friday. Enzo Roco could replace him alongside Diego Gonzalez in central defense, or Gonzalo Verdu could be another option as well.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pol Lirola - Remains unavailable Friday Lirola (hamstring) will be sidelined against Celta Vigo on Friday.

Impact Lirola will miss his second consecutive contest due to his hamstring problem. Prior to the World Cup break, Lirola had started three straight contests in which he recorded one goal on one shot, 16 crosses (one accurate) and four tackles (three won). Even once cleared to play, Lirola is far from a lock for the starting XI considering he has been an unused substitute five times this season.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: United-Everton in FA Cup; PSG rests star forwards

The focus in England switches from the Premier League to the FA Cup on Friday when Manchester United goes for a seventh straight win in all competitions in a home match against str...

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona looks to find its stride when it visits Atlético

A poor run after the World Cup break has left Barcelona coach Xavi concerned ahead of the match against Atlético Madrid in the Spanish league this weekend

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lisandro Magallan - Transfers to Elche Magallan has signed a six-month contract with Elche after transferring from Ajax, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Elche are firmly in desperation mode as they're rooted to the bottom of the table with just four points through 15 La Liga matches this season. Magallan only featured two times off the bench for Ajax during the first half of the campaign, with both of his appearances coming in August, but the 29-year-old center-back -- who has previous experience in Spain while on-loan with Alaves for the 2019/20 campaign -- is now moving to Elche.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Collado - Ruptures groin Collado has torn a muscle in his adductor and is set for a spell on the sidelines while he recovers, Elche announced Wednesday.

Impact Collado has tallied a goal and an assist in nine La Liga appearances (eight starts) mostly on either wing this season while on-loan with Elche from Barcelona. He might miss up to three months due to his adductor injury, which would likely mean an uptick in playing time for Tete Morente and Fidel.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrygo honors Pelé, Real Madrid advances in Copa del Rey

Rodrygo scored in the second half and celebrated by honoring the late Pelé as Real Madrid edged fourth-division club Cacereño 1-0 to advance to the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlético defeats Elche to end winless run in Spanish league

The World Cup break has done some good for Atlético Madrid

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Edgar Badía - Concedes twice in defeat Badia allowed two goals while making two saves during Thursday's 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Badia allowed two second half goals as Elche dropped all three points on Thursday. The keeper has now allowed 33 goals in 15 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 64.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Domingos Quina - Sent off late Quina was sent off in the second half of Thursday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Quina was shown his second yellow card of the match in stoppage time, forcing Elche down to nine men. The midfielder will miss Elche's next match against Celta Vigo through suspension.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Boye - Quiet against Atletico Boye created a chance during Thursday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Boye struggled alongside the rest of Elche as he failed to take a shot on goal before subbing off in the 69th minute. Boye has scored just once in 12 appearances for relegation candidate Elche.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Verdu - Sent off in first half Verdu was sent off in the first half of Thursday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Verdu was shown a straight red card after denying a clear goal scoring opportunity on Alvaro Morata. The defender will miss Elche's next match against Celta Vigo through suspension.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pol Lirola - Has hamstring injury Lirola is expected to miss the Dec. 29 match against Atletico Madrid due to a hamstring injury, according to Monserrate Hernandez of AS.

Impact Lirola scored once in three starts just before the World Cup but has also missed a few matches for various reasons. Helibelton Palacios could fill the available spot at right-back while Lirola is unavailable.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josan - Suffers adductor injury Josan suffered an adductor injury during Tuesday's Copa del Rey win over Guadalajara, according to Monserrate Hernandez of AS. He's expected to be out for the next month

Impact Josan needed help to get off the pitch during Tuesday's match and adds to a long injury list. Tete Morente will have to take on a bigger role while Josan is out to start 2023. Before the World Cup, Josan scored one goal in 12 appearances (three starts).

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spain's top-flight teams play in Copa after World Cup break

Villarreal scored in added time to see off fourth-division side Guijuelo 2-1 in the Copa del Rey’s round-of-32

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josan - Stretchered off Josan was stretchered off during a Copa del Rey clash with Guadalajara.

Impact Josan was brought off for Tete Morente. The midfielder couldn't walk off and was in considerable pain. It remains to be seen the extent of the injury but at the very least Josan will be a heavy doubt for a Dec. 29 trip to Atleti.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fidel - Returns to training Fidel (hamstring) participated in Wednesday's training session, according to Monserrate Hernandez of AS.

Impact Fidel played in just four games before the World Cup due to various injuries and will hope to be in better spirits when league matches return in late-December. As he's scored 11 goals and logged nine assists in the last two seasons, Fidel's absence hasn't helped a team fighting to avoid relegation.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE