HELIBELTON PALACIOS NEWS

Concludes season injured Palacios (strain) will not be an option for Sunday's finale against Cadiz, confirmed manager Sebastian Beccacece.

Impact Palacios will miss his fourth match of the season with a strain and will end the year injured. He's dealt with a few injures that saw him sit out 11 games. The defender did start 23 times in 24 appearances, recording 51 clearances, 38 tackles (20 won) and 20 interceptions. With his contract expiring, the defender will likely leave the club to prevent from playing in second division football next season.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss another match Palacios (strain) will not be available for Wednesday's match against Sevilla, confirmed manager Sebastian Beccacece.

Impact Palacios is set to miss his second match in a row with a strain. This follows sitting out his previous four games with a thigh injury. This means that Lisandro Magallan is expected to lineup with Carlos Clerc and Pedro Bigas at center back against Sevilla.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting XI Palacios is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Palacios returns from a thigh injury which has kept him out since the end of April. The fullback has helped his club to one clean sheet in 23 appearances.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with calf injury Palacios (thigh) is set to be out indefinitely while further test are to be conducted on his injury, the club announced.

Impact Palacios has been the main defender for Elche, totaling 49 clearances and 37 tackles (20 won) in 23 appearances thus far. His absence will cause significant changes to their back line, with the team sitting in last place and at risk of relegation from La Liga. With Jose Angel Carmona (hamstring) also out, Diego Gonzalez could take the start Sunday, with Pol Lirola also an option to start as well.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back from suspension Palacios will be eligible to return in Sunday's clash against Espanyol.

Impact Palacios was suspended for Wednesday's defeat against Real Madrid due to yellow card accumulation, but he will be able to return to the squad to face Espanyol and is likely to slot straight back in the XI either in the back-three or at right-back.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Real Madrid Palacios will miss next week's clash against Real Madrid with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Palacios picked up his fifth booking of the season in Saturday's upset win over Villarreal, meaning he will be suspended for the Feb. 15 match with Madrid. Diego Gonzalez and Gonzalo Verdu are both options to replace him in the back-three.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Features in friendly Palacios came off the bench during a Dec. 2 friendly against West Bromwich Albion.

Impact Palacios appears to be fit after missing the final three matches before the World Cup. When league matches return in late-December, Palacios figures to be a regular starter in central-defense or on the right.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to play Tuesday Palacios didn't make the team sheet for Tuesday's match against Girona.

Impact Palacios wasn't expected to be fit and now misses a third straight game before the World Cup. With eight starts in nine appearances in the first half of the season, Palacios should play an important role on the back line in 2023.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Palacios (undisclosed) is still out for Saturday's match against Real Valladolid, according to Ismael Ruiz Catalan of Diario Franjiverde.

Impact Palacios has already missed a game-and-a-half due to injury and might have a tough time returning before the World Cup. In his absence, Pol Lirola figures to start at right-back.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Palacios has picked up an injury and is unlikely to be available in Monday's match against Getafe, according to Jeronimo Tormo of Elche Directo.

Impact Palacios only lasted until halftime in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Espanyol and now appears to be out with a legitimate injury. He had started in six straight games in roles at center-back and on the right, so Josan Fernandez could return to the starting lineup after a two-game stint as a substitute.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates one chance in draw Palacios created one chance, won two-of-two tackles and conceded a yellow card during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Valencia.

Impact Palacios has started three straight games at center-back, finding a more regular place in the lineup than he did on the right flank. As he still has a small tendency to get forward, Palacios might offer a nice game or two if he can avoid picking up more bookings.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in season finale Palacios was an unused substitute in his side's last two games of the season.

Impact Palacios ends the campaign with two clean sheets in 26 La Liga appearances (22 starts) at right back, but the 28-year-old never fully separated himself ahead of Antonio Barragan in the position for Elche.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Mallorca Palacios will miss Saturday's clash against Mallorca with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Palacios picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in last weekend's defeat to Real Sociedad, meaning he will be suspended for Saturday's match. Antonio Barragan will likely replace him at right back for the game.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting XI Palacios (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Granada.

Impact Palacios is back in the XI Saturday after missing the last three contests with a hamstring injury. He's expected to be ready for a full 90, but even as a full-back, he doesn't get up the field much, producing 27 crosses and no shots in 21 appearances (17 starts).

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming to be fit for weekend Palacios (hamstring) is rejoining training with Elche this week in an effort to be available for Sunday's clash against Barcelona, according to Monserrate Hernandez of Diario AS.

Impact Palacios has missed Elche's last two games after tearing his hamstring against Sevilla on Feb. 11, but he's stepping up his recovery efforts to be available for the Barcelona match. Antonio Barragan would continue at right back if Palacios isn't fit in time.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knock in loss Palacios suffered a torn hamstring during Friday's loss to Sevilla, according to Monserrate Hernandez of AS.

Impact Palacios adds to a growing list of injury-related absences after Lucas Boye went down just before Friday's loss. In his place, Antonio Barragan could start at right-back for multiple matches as Palacios could be out for multple weeks.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in loss Palacios logged five crosses (one accurate) and won three-of-three tackles during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Palacios tied his season high for crosses and was one off matching his best effort in tackles made during a tight contest. While consistency hasn't been his specialty, there's certainly room to fit Palacios in if he's up against the right opponent. Up next is a visit from Real Madrid, which rank in the middle of the league in crosses conceded to defenders.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sends four crosses in 0-0 draw Palacios sent four crosses (none accurate) and made five tackles (four won) in the 0-0 draw with Levante on Saturday.

Impact Palacios was efficient in the draw Saturday. The defender not only joined the attack a handful of times, but he also created a few opportunities from the flank. However, the highlight of his play was his off-the-ball work. Palacios managed a solid 80 percent tackle succession rate. This was certainly one of his stronger performances thus far and he is starting to gain significant form.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five crosses in loss Palacios created one chance from five crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Palacios put up decent numbers in his first start of the season even with the loss, as the hosts sat back and conceded more than enough possession to get involved. The same situation isn't guaranteed to happen in the next match against Sevilla, though Palacios has shown decent attacking production if he can stay in the lineup.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE