Elche Team News - Soccer

Grady Diangana - Trains with team Tuesday Diangana (undisclosed) was back in team training Tuesday, according to Jorge Adsuar from Pasion Franjiverde.

Impact Diangana missed the last two matches with an undisclosed injury, but he was back out on the training ground Tuesday, a strong sign he's moved past the issue and is trending toward a return for Sunday's clash against Espanyol. That would be a major boost for the Franjiverdes, as he had cemented himself as a regular starter before the setback. If he's cleared to go, expect him to slide right back into a similar role and regain his usual spot in the middle of the park.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Bigas - Logs nine clearances in loss Bigas made one tackle, nine clearances and two blocks and was shown a yellow card during Friday's 2-1 loss against Athletic Bilbao.

Impact Bigas was one of his side's few positives from a fantasy standpoint, almost logging double-digit clearances and limiting an Athletic offense who just got their second goal due to a late penalty. That's now 16 clearances and four blocks over the last two starts for the center-back, a very positive sign after his struggles over the last two months.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matias Dituro - Allows two in loss Dituro made six saves and allowed two goals during Friday's 2-1 loss against Athletic Bilbao.

Impact Dituro made back-to-back starts for the first time since September and couldn't do much to prevent either goal allowed. However, the goalkeeper was still one of his team's most productive players as his saves made the final score suggest a much closer contest than it actually was. Dituro will hope this performance helps him to keep getting the nod over Inaki Pena for upcoming matches and Mar. 1 clash against Espanyol could bring enough challengers for him to showcase his shot-stopping skills again.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andre Silva - Converts PK in loss Silva scored a penalty goal during Friday's 2-1 loss against Athletic Bilbao.

Impact Silva was mostly dominated by opposing defenders but was efficient on the lone chance he had in the game, converting a penalty to draw things level at 1-1 in the 69th minute. After enduring a nine-game scoreless streak, the striker has now two goals over his last three starts and will hope this is the start of better things to come.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yago de Santiago Alonso - Receives red card Santiago received a red card following Friday's 2-1 defeat against Athletic Club after directing inappropriate comments toward the referees, according to Pasion Franjiverde.

Impact Santiago is set to miss at least one match after seeing red in Friday's 2-1 loss to Athletic Club, having directed inappropriate comments toward the referees in the aftermath of a controversial penalty decision. That said, the midfielder has mostly been limited to a bench role for Elche in recent weeks, so his suspension, even if it stretches beyond one game, should not shake up the starting XI.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Guruzeta's late penalty double lifts Athletic Bilbao past Elche in a thriller

A second half double from Gorka Guruzeta has given Athletic Bilbao a 2-1 win over Elche in an action-packed La Liga match

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Josan - Doesn't make bench Josan (undisclosed) is not on the bench for Friday's game against Athletic Club.

Impact Josan was cleared to play, but he won't be an option for this contest. His next chance to play will come against Espanyol on Sunday, March 1.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Grady Diangana - Ruled out Friday Diangana (undisclosed) won't be an option for Friday's clash against Athletic Club, coach Eder Sarabia said in the press conference, according to Adrian Caro from Radio Elche Caden...

Impact Diangana is sidelined with an undisclosed injury and will not be available for Friday's showdown against Athletic Club. The attacking midfielder is pushing to get back in the mix for next week's fixture, as he has been a regular starter for the Franjiverdes and his absence leaves a noticeable gap in the lineup. In the meantime, Lucas Cepeda is in line to draw another start Friday as the team adjusts his plans without one of its main midfield options.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josan - Back available Friday Josan (undisclosed) is back available for Friday's clash against Athletic Club, coach Eder Sarabia said in the press conference, according to Adrian Caro from Radio Elche Cadena Se...

Impact Josan got back on the training pitch with the squad this week and is officially back in the mix for Friday's showdown against Athletic Club after sitting out the last three games with an injury. That is a major boost for the Franjiverdes, as his return adds valuable depth and fresh legs in the middle of the park.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Athletic Bilbao vs Elche Prediction and Betting Tips | February 20th 2026 Athletic Bilbao will host Elche at the San Mamés Stadium in La Liga on Friday. Bilbao have nine wins from 24 league games and have a six-poi...

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Grady Diangana - Still not training Wednesday Diangana (undisclosed) was still not training with the team Wednesday, according to Ismael Perrona from Todo Alicante.

Impact Diangana missed the last matchup against Osasuna with an undisclosed injury, and it now looks more serious than initially expected after the midfielder was still sidelined from team training Wednesday, just two days out from Friday's showdown with Athletic Club. That is a tough break for the Franjiverdes, as he is typically locked into the starting XI in attacking midfield and plays a key role in their forward progression. With him trending toward another absence, Lucas Cepeda is lined up as the most likely replacement to step into the starting squad and take on those minutes.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Josan - Back in team training Josan (undisclosed) was spotted back in team training Wednesday, according to Ismael Perrona from Todo Alicante.

Impact Josan has missed the last three matches with an undisclosed injury, but he looks lined up to return for Friday's showdown against Athletic Club after training fully with the squad on Wednesday. That is a boost for the Franjiverdes, as it gives them another body and more depth in the midfield rotation. Even so, he is still projected to start on the bench since he has mainly been a bench option this season.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Bigas - Imperious defensive performance Bigas recorded two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Osasuna.

Impact Bigas led the Elche defensive effort Friday with seven clearances as they earned one point from a 0-0 draw versus Osasuna. In addition to clearing his lines, the central defender added two tackles (one won), two interceptions and two blocks across his 980 minutes of play. The 90 minute shift marked Bigas' first since Jan. 3.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Víctor Chust - Seven crosses in draw Victor Chust generated one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and seven corners in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Osasuna.

Impact Victor Chust attempted a team-high seven crosses (one accurate) Friday as Elche played to a listless 0-0 stalemate versus Osasuna. In addition to his progressive play, the central defender added two tackles (two won), one interception, four clearances and one block to the clean sheet effort. Across his last 10 appearances (10 starts), Victor Chust has played the full 90 minutes on eight occasions.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Silva - Two shots on goal Silva had four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Osasuna.

Impact Silva led the Elche attacking effort Friday with two shots on goal as they earned a share of the points in a 0-0 draw versus Osasuna. Across his last three appearances (three starts), the forward has attempted eight shots (five on goal), created four chances and scored once. Silva has played the full 90 minutes just four times across 18 appearances (12 starts) in league play.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Dituro - Records clean sheet in draw Dituro recorded one save and secured a clean sheet in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Osasuna.

Impact Dituro turned aside the lone Osasuna shot on goal Friday and made two clearances to record his second clean sheet of the campaign in a 0-0 draw. Friday's appearance was the backup keeper's third start since November. In eight La Liga appearances, Dituro has produced 19 saves and 14 clearances while conceding seven goals and recording two clean sheets. The manager will decide between Inaki Pena and Dituro for his starting keeper when Elche travel to tussle with Athletic Bilbao on Friday.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

David Affengruber - Suspension cleared Affengruber is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Affengruber has served his suspension due to yellow cards accumulation in La Liga and is set to return in the next contest. The defender is an undisputed starter in the backline for the Franjiverdes and will likely regain that role on Friday against Athletic Club.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Herrera's heroics save point for Osasuna

Goalkeeper Sergio Herrera has produced a string of superb saves to save a point for Osasuna in a 0-0 draw at Elche in La Liga

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Buba Sangare - Available as substitute Friday Sangare (undisclosed) is on the bench for Friday's match against Osasuna.

Impact Sangare is an option despite being ruled out by coach Eder Sarabia earlier in the week. Still, the youngster is unlikely to record plenty of minutes on the field in the short term after arriving in Elche as a winter signing from Serie A side Roma. The full-back could serve as a backup to either Tete Morente or German Valera in the future.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Grady Diangana - Not on bench Friday Diangana (undisclosed) is not in the squad for Friday's game against Osasuna.

Impact Diangana was going to be a late call for this match, but in the end, he's not an option even for the bench. His next chance to play will come against Athletic Club on Feb. 20, but even if he's available for that game, he's likely to be on the bench as a best-case scenario.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Rafa Mir - Makes bench Friday Mir (hamstring) is on the bench for Friday's game against Osasuna.

Impact Mir is set to return to the squad after a five-game absence due to a hamstring injury. He'll have to fight for playing time behind Andre Silva and Alvaro Rodriguez, but with six goals this season, he should find his way back into the XI sooner rather than later.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Grady Diangana - Late call against Osasuna Diangana (undisclosed) is a late call for Friday's clash against Osasuna, coach Eder Sarabia said in the press conference. "I need to talk to Diang before the training session, we...

Impact Diangana is nursing an undisclosed issue and will be a game-time decision for Friday night's showdown with Osasuna. The attacking midfielder is expected to be evaluated after the final training session to determine whether he's fit enough to make the squad. If he's ruled out, the Franjiverdes will be forced into a tweak in the starting XI, as he's been a fixture in the lineup. Gonzalo Villar stands as the leading candidate to step in if a change is required.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Buba Sangare - Should make squad Friday Sangare (undisclosed) should be back available for Friday's clash against Osasuna, according to Informacion.

Impact Sangare just arrived on loan from AS Roma and may need a few training sessions to fully get up to speed with his new squad, but the defender is trending toward being available for Friday's clash against Osasuna. He is expected to slot in as a rotational option for the Franjiverdes at first, giving the coaching staff added depth on the back end. From there, he will look to push for a bigger role as he settles into the system and builds chemistry with his new teammates.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Josan - Not yet ready to play Josan (undisclosed) trained individually this week again and won't be an option for Friday's clash against Osasuna, according to Informacion.

Impact Josan is still battling a muscle issue and will not be available for Friday's showdown against Osasuna. The midfielder is targeting a return next week, but his absence does not significantly shake up the starting XI given his limited role off the bench this season.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Rafa Mir - Should be back Friday Mir (hamstring) should be back available for Friday's clash against Osasuna after resuming full team training, according to Informacion.

Impact Mir missed the last five matches with a hamstring injury but returned to full team training this week and should be back in the mix for Friday's showdown against Osasuna. That is a major lift for the Franjiverdes since he is the unquestioned number nine when healthy and the focal point of their frontline. His return would immediately raise the ceiling of the attack and give them a true presence up top again.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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Guruzeta's late penalty double lifts Athletic Bilbao past Elche in a thriller

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