Elche vs Alaves Match Preview: La Liga Showdown
Match Context
Elche host Alaves at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero on 2026-05-09 in La Liga, Regular Season - 35. Elche come in 14th on 38 points, while Alaves sit 18th on 36 points and currently occupy a relegation place.
Elche Availability
Elche have several concerns in attack.
- Y. Santiago (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- A. Boayar (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
- R. Mir (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful.
All three are attackers, reducing depth around leading scorer André Silva, who has 10 league goals. Creative threat Á. Rodríguez, with 5 goals and 5 assists, remains available to support the front line.
Alaves Availability
Alaves face both injury and suspension issues.
- C. Alena (Yellow Cards) is sidelined.
- L. Boye (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
- F. Garces (Suspended) is sidelined.
L. Boye’s absence is a major blow: he has 11 league goals and 1 assist, matching Toni Martínez’s 11-goal tally in the scoring charts. The suspension of defender F. Garces also weakens the back line in a high-stakes relegation battle.
Impact Summary
Elche lose rotational attacking options but keep their main goal and assist sources available. Alaves, by contrast, are deprived of one of their two top scorers and a starting defender, significantly reducing their attacking output and defensive stability ahead of this crucial fixture.
