La Liga Regular Season - 26
Elche 2 - 2 FT Espanyol
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
K. Garcia (P. Lozano) 7'
T. Dolan 29'
42' M. Aguado
HT
46' ↓ P. Bigas ↑V. Chust
U. Gonzalez 50'
C. Romero (Exposito) 57'
↓ P. Milla ↑Jofre 58'
↓ P. Lozano ↑C. Pickel 58'
66' ↓ Tete Morente ↑Josan
73' ↓ L. Cepeda ↑G. Diangana
73' ↓ Andre Silva ↑A. Rodriguez
Exposito 74'
↓ Exposito ↑R. Terrats 76'
↓ K. Garcia ↑R. Fernandez Jaen 76'
76' ↓ G. Valera ↑A. Pedrosa
90' R. Mir
C. Pickel 90'+5
C. Pickel 90'+5
C. Pickel 90'+5
↓ T. Dolan ↑M. Rubio 90'+7
90'+8 R. Mir
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Elche
Goalkeepers
Matías Dituro 
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
47
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Léo Pétrot
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
74
Passes
8
Duels
David Affengruber
MAGNET
107
Activity
107
Activity
101
Passes
6
Duels
Pedro Bigas 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Tete Morente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Lucas Cepeda 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Marc Aguado 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Aleix Febas
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
66
Passes
15
Duels
Germán Valera
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Forwards
Rafa Mir 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.9
Rating
André Silva
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Iñaki Peña 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Víctor Chust
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrià Pedrosa 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
7%
Pass Acc
John Donald
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Buba Sangare
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josan
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
Gonzalo Villar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martim Neto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Redondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Grady Diangana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Boayar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Espanyol
Goalkeepers
Marko Dmitrović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Omar El Hilali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Clemens Riedel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leandro Cabrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Romero 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
7.3
Rating
Midfielders
Tyrhys Dolan 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
12%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Urko González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pol Lozano 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Pere Milla
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Edu Expósito
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7
Rating
Kike García
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Pol Tristan Jimenez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Angel Fortuno
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jose Salinas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rubén Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Rubio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Calero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charles Pickel
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Ramón Terrats
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jofre Carreras
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cyril Ngonge
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roberto Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/10/2025 | Espanyol | 1 - 0 | Elche | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
| 27/04/2024 | Elche | 2 - 2 | Espanyol | Segunda División | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 18/11/2023 | Espanyol | 2 - 0 | Elche | Segunda División | Stage Front Stadium |
| 19/02/2023 | Elche | 0 - 1 | Espanyol | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 23/10/2022 | Espanyol | 2 - 2 | Elche | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
| 10/01/2022 | Espanyol | 1 - 2 | Elche | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
| 23/10/2021 | Elche | 2 - 2 | Espanyol | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 06/04/2015 | Espanyol | 1 - 1 | Elche | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
| 02/11/2014 | Elche | 2 - 1 | Espanyol | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero (Elche) |
| 09/03/2014 | Espanyol | 3 - 1 | Elche | La Liga | Estadi Cornellà-El Prat (Cornella de Llobregat) |
Elche Win
Espanyol Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +45
P: 26 GD: +32
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 26 GD: +17
P: 26 GD: +10
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -8
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 26 GD: -7
P: 26 GD: -15
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -11
P: 26 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -13
P: 26 GD: -16
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +46
P: 27 GD: +33
P: 27 GD: +21
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -15
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -11
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Late Penalty Drama at the Martinez Valero
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A match of contrasting styles ended in a dramatic stalemate that leaves both sides frustrated but provided a thrilling spectacle for the neutral observer.
Early Shock and Persistent Pressure
The match at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero wasted no time in delivering drama. Espanyol stunned the home crowd in the 7th minute when K. Garcia clinicaly finished a move orchestrated by P. Lozano. This early breakthrough shifted the Stakes immediately, forcing Elche to take the initiative. Led by a masterful performance from Aleix Febas in midfield, the hosts dominated possession, reaching a staggering 71% by the final whistle. Their persistence finally cracked the visitors' resolve just before the interval. In the 42nd minute, M. Aguado found the net to restore Balance, ensuring the sides went into the break on level terms after a half of relentless pressure from the Franjiverdes.
Efficiency Versus Volume
The second half followed a similar pattern of Elche territorial dominance met by Espanyol’s clinical counter-attacking. Despite the barrage of 17 shots from the home side, it was the visitors who struck again against the run of play. In the 57th minute, C. Romero capitalized on a setup by Exposito to restore the lead for the Parakeets. The Intensity shifted into overdrive as Elche threw everything forward, forcing the Espanyol backline into desperate clearances and tactical fouls. The visitors' game plan relied heavily on defensive solidity, but the constant waves of attack from the hosts meant the Upset Factor remained high as the clock ticked down toward a frantic conclusion.
The Final Twist
As the match entered its final stages, the tension reached a boiling point. Elche’s sustained pressure eventually forced a critical error in the box, leading to a penalty in the 90th minute. R. Mir stepped up and coolly converted, salvaging a point that their overall play richly deserved. The drama peaked in stoppage time when C. Pickel was shown a straight red card for unsportsmanlike conduct, leaving Espanyol to finish the match with ten men. While Elche will wonder how they didn't win given their statistical superiority, the late equalizer provides a massive boost to morale, whereas Espanyol will rue their inability to see out a win they had within their grasp twice.
Key Questions
How did the red card for C. Pickel impact the match?
The red card came deep in stoppage time, preventing any late Espanyol surge and leaving them shorthanded for their upcoming fixture.
Did Elche deserve the late equalizer?
Yes, with 71% possession and 17 shots, Elche’s relentless pressure eventually forced the mistake that led to their deserved 90th-minute penalty.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Battle of Free-Falling Sides at the Martínez Valero
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 53/100. This match is a lifeline for whichever side can stop their rot before the season slips away entirely.
The Setup
Elche and Espanyol head into this March 01, 2026 fixture at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero with a Form rating that signals total distress. Both clubs have slumped to four losses in their last five outings. While Elche fights for survival in 17th, Espanyol is desperately trying to protect their 7th-place standing as European hopes fade. Despite the gap in the table, the tactical Balance suggests a much tighter contest than the points imply.
Key Battle
With no dominant individual stars defining the pre-match narrative, this is a unit-vs-unit war of attrition. Elche’s backline, featuring Héctor Fort, must withstand an Espanyol midfield led by Urko González that is struggling for creative spark. It’s about who blinks first in a game where defensive anxiety will be the primary theme.
Our Prediction
Our take is that desperation will drive the intensity, but caution will rule the scoreboard. Elche’s home advantage will provide a slight edge in energy, but Espanyol’s technical quality should be enough to salvage something. We expect a low-scoring stalemate where neither side manages to break their winless streak.