PERE MILLA NEWS

Records four crosses Milla had two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 4-1 defeat to Athletic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51st minute.

Impact Milla was okay Saturday, notching two shots and four crosses. He once again appeared off the bench, entering the game after halftime. He continues in a rotational role, only starting in one of his six appearances this season.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles in loss Milla made a clearance and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Osasuna. He also created a chance in the match.

Impact Milla made his second consecutive start Saturday after returning from a fractured clavicle he underwent surgery for in early February.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training on grass Milla (shoulder) was pictured running on grass during Thursday's training session, Informacion reports.

Impact Milla remains out for multiple weeks as he recovers from shoulder surgery, though a return to the grass is a great sign. The forward could return as soon as a Mar. 19 clash with Sociedad, or an Apr. 1 match against Barcelona.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes shoulder surgery Milla (shoulder) has undergone surgery on a fractured clavicle, Elche announced Wednesday.

Impact Milla suffered this injury after scoring a hat trick to lead Elche to its first victory of the season in La Liga last weekend, and he is now expected to miss multiple weeks while he recovers. Ezequiel Ponce, Josan, Fidel and new arrival Randy Nteka will be tasked with replacing him along the attacking line.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores hat-trick and leaves injured Milla scored three goals from five shots, created two chances, sent in one accurate cross and made one tackle (won) in Saturday's 3-1 win over Villarreal.

Impact Mill was the man of the match, scoring three times, including twice on penalty kicks. The forward now has six goals in the season and also led his side in shots in the proccess before subbing off in the second half with a fractured clavicle. He will be submitte to surgery and will miss at least six weeks in recovery.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elche gets first win in Spanish league at 20th try

Elche has ended its long wait for a win in the Spanish league after Pere Milla scored a hat trick to beat Villarreal 3-1

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Records assist against Valladolid Milla assisted a goal and made a clearance in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Real Valladolid.

Impact Milla set up a goal for Josan on Saturday for his first assist of the season. He has started in each of Elche's last five games, taking five shots (four on target) and creating six chances while lining up anywhere from center forward to the left wing to midfield, and he has three goals and an assist in that span.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies goal Milla scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) in Sunday's 2-2 tie to Espanyol.

Impact Milla got his third straight start up top and is demonstrating again why he is a goal-scoring menace with another one during the match on Sunday. He has now scored three times in the last three matches. The 30-year-old has been sharing playing time with Ezequiel Ponce and Roger Marti, however it looks like the Spaniard will stay in the striker position for a little while. Milla will look to continue to help get goals for the struggling last-place Elche with a visit from Getafe next match, who have allowed 12 goals in the last seven matches,

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in draw Milla scored two goals from three shots (two on goal, one penalty) during 79 minutes of Saturday's 2-2 draw with Valencia.

Impact Milla barely played a role under the old manager but the return of Jorge Almiron to the dugout saw him start and feature in a leading role. It did help that Lucas Boye was suspended, though Milla still did enough on his own to earn more attention in the right matchups should he keep his starting place.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Griezmann lifts Atlético to 3rd after win at Bilbao

Antoine Griezmann has scored to help Atlético Madrid win at Athletic Bilbao 1-0 and move ahead of the Basque club into third place in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lone chance Monday Milla had one shot on target in Monday's 3-0 defeat to Real Betis.

Impact Milla had Elche's only scoring chance in this one, as Real Betis controlled the contest from start to finish. He subbed off in the 65th minute once the game was already in hand 3-0. Elche next plays Almeria Monday.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Elche Milla has signed a three-year contract with Elche, the club announced Saturday.

Impact Milla has made 64 La Liga appearances (39 starts) across his last two seasons with Elche, tallying a combined 12 goals and six assists in the competition. The 29-year-old is a versatile option along the attacking line and he has now signed on with the club through the 2024/25 campaign.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has quiet game in win Milla took a shot in last weekend's 3-1 victory against Getafe.

Impact Milla tallied eight goals and three assists in 32 La Liga appearances (17 starts) this season, playing in a variety of roles from forward to attacking midfield to either wing. The 29-year-old seems to narrowly edge Guido Carrillo and Ezequiel Ponce for a spot in Elche's preferred lineup, but at which position is anyone's guess.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Osasuna Milla subbed into Sunday's match against Osasuna in the 69th minute and he scored a goal in the 1-1 draw.

Impact Milla came off the bench and headed in a late equalizer on Sunday, his eighth goal of the season and his first since February. He may have earned another opportunity to start either on the wing or in a front two before the season ends in a few weeks.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss Milla played for 59 minutes of Sunday's 2-1 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Milla needs to make an impact if Elche are to have better odds of winning and he was held to nothing in Sunday's loss. Life won't be any easier in the next match against Real Sociedad, which holds one of the better defensive sides in the league.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against Valencia Milla took two shots and created two chances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Valencia. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Milla was one of Elche's brightest players going forward on Saturday, but he couldn't do enough to break through into Valencia's goal. In a few weeks he will take on Athletic Bilbao, which are eighth in La Liga heading into the international break.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adds assist in win Milla provided one assist from three chances created on three crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Granada.

Impact Milla hasn't scored in five games but he's logged two assists in that time to make up some of the difference. While he tends not to get enough touches to be relied upon consistently, up next is a visit from Valencia, which have conceded the fourth-most goals in La Liga.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Milla provided one assist from one chance created and put two shots off target during Friday's 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Milla continued his good form by adding an eighth goal contribution in his last 10 league matches (six goals, two assists). With the next match taking place against the league's worst defense in Levante, Milla could remain a reliable pick.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

Scores twice in win Milla scored two goals on two shots and conceded a yellow card during Monday's 2-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Milla has scored three goals in his last three games and was the most productive player on the pitch during his first start since the second match of the season. He'll next face Villarreal, which have conceded the most goals to midfielders in La Liga.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE