The La Liga clash at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero in Elche kicks off on 11 April 2026 at 14:15 UTC. Elche enter the regular season round 31 fixture sitting 18th with 29 points and a goal difference of -9, fighting in the Relegation - LaLiga2 zone. Valencia arrive 14th on 35 points with a goal difference of -11.
Elche Availability
Elche face multiple absences. P. Bigas (Red Card) is sidelined. A. Boayar (Injury) is sidelined. G. Diangana (Injury) is sidelined. M. Aguado (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. H. Fort (Shoulder Injury) is doubtful. Creative midfielder Martim Neto, joint-top provider with 5 assists and 2 goals, is available and expected to carry a key creative load.
Valencia Availability
Valencia’s defensive resources are stretched. J. Agirrezabala (Knee Injury) is sidelined. J. Copete (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. M. Diakhaby (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. D. Foulquier (Knee Injury) is sidelined. U. Nunez (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. In attack, leading scorer Hugo Duro, with 9 goals, is available and central to their threat, while top creator Luis Rioja (5 assists, 2 goals) is also available.
Impact Summary
Elche lose depth in defense and wide areas, but retain their main creative outlet in Martim Neto. Valencia’s back line is heavily depleted, yet their primary attacking output through Hugo Duro and Luis Rioja remains intact, preserving most of their offensive potential.
