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The League
2:15 PMApril 26, 2026
Common Season – 32
New Carlos Tartiere Stadium
Referee: José María Sánchez Martínez, Spain
Oviedo
World Class
0
Strong
0
Bang Common
0
Fortunate
0
Surprising
0
Elche
World Class
0
Strong
0
Bang Common
0
Fortunate
0
Surprising
0
Match Stats
Lineups
Head-2-Head
Standings
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1.09
Anticipated objectives (xG)
0.42
Passing
375 (84%)
Correct passes
237 (78%)
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G
Aaron Escandell
76′
3
D
Abdul Rahim
6.0
16
D
David Carmo
5.9
4
D
David Costas (C)
6.6
22
D
Nacho Vidal
6.3
M
Nicolas Fonseca
63′ Tripping
6
M
No manner
6.7
5
M
Alberto Reina
5.9
10
M
Haissem Hassan
6.6
9
F
Federico Viñas
6.9
Coach
Guillermo Almada Alves Jorge
1
G
Matías Dituro
8.0
3
D
Adrià Pedrosa
6.3
D
Pedro Bigas (C)
6′
22
D
David Affengruber
6.9
42
D
Buba Sangare
6.6
39
D
Hector Fort
6.3
14
M
Aleix Febas
6.3
M
Marc Aguado
6′ M
Gonzalo Villar
16′
F
Alvaro Rodriguez
16′
9
F
Andrew Silva
6.9
La Liga Standings – First Division
TotalHomeAway
Qualification/Relegation
Promotion – Champions League (League section)Promotion – Europa League (League section)Promotion – Convention League (Qualification)Relegation – LaLiga2
Elche secured an important 2-1 victory at Oviedo, with early objectives from Pedro Bigas and Gonzalo Villar setting the tone earlier than Ilyas Chaira’s second-half strike sealed the win.
Elche traveled to the Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere with momentum on their aspect. The guests occupied seventeenth place with 35 factors from 32 matches, whereas Oviedo sat second-to-last with simply 28 factors. Each groups wanted a end result to enhance their league positions.
The match exploded into life inside minutes. Elche struck first within the sixth minute when Pedro Bigas discovered the online. The early aim shocked the house crowd and set Elche on the right track for a robust begin.
Oviedo barely had time to reply. Simply ten minutes later, within the sixteenth minute, Gonzalo Villar doubled Elche’s benefit. Villar’s scientific end left Oviedo chasing the sport from an early stage.
Oviedo managed possession all through the primary half, having fun with 60 p.c of the ball. Nonetheless, their attacking play lacked precision. The hosts registered 12 complete photographs however solely 4 discovered the goal. Elche’s protection held agency regardless of the strain.
The primary half ended with Elche main 2-0. Oviedo wanted to discover a manner again into the competition. Supervisor changes and tactical tweaks can be important for the second interval.
The second half started with Oviedo pushing more durable for objectives. Nicolas Fonseca acquired a yellow card within the 63rd minute as tensions elevated. Oviedo’s desperation grew with every passing minute.
Ilyas Chaira broke Oviedo’s hearts within the 76th minute with a well-taken aim. The strike appeared to have settled the match. Nonetheless, the house aspect refused to give up.
Oviedo pulled one again with Chaira’s effort, making it 2-1. Regardless of their dominance, they may not discover an equalizer. Elche’s protection weathered the storm within the closing levels.
The statistics revealed Oviedo’s attacking limitations. They managed an anticipated objectives (xG) score of simply 1.09 in comparison with Elche’s 0.42. Goalkeeper Matías Dituro made three essential saves to guard the guests’ lead.
Gonzalo Villar earned a match score of 8.3 for his composed efficiency. Pedro Bigas matched that normal together with his early end. Each defenders turned attackers proved decisive within the opening levels.
Gavino Valera acquired a late crimson card within the 90+fifth minute. The dismissal meant Elche completed the match with ten males. The end result lifts Elche to 35 factors, whereas Oviedo stays within the relegation zone with 28 factors.
This victory offers Elche respiration room of their battle for survival. Oviedo should discover fast enchancment to keep away from dropping additional down the desk.
