Match report
Elche Defeats Valencia 1-0 in La Liga Clash
Elche
1–0
FT
Valencia
Apr 11, 2026
In a closely contested La Liga encounter, Elche stunned Valencia with a 1-0 victory. L. Cepeda's goal in the 73rd minute proved decisive as Elche held on to secure the win despite Valencia's late substitutions and pressing attempts.
Key Facts
- • Elche 1–0 Valencia
- • L. Cepeda scored the only goal at the 73rd minute
- • Buba Sangaré (Elche) and G. Rodriguez (Valencia) received yellow cards
- • Valencia made multiple substitutions in the second half
Lineups
Elche
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 Matías Dituro (G)
- 42 Buba Sangare (D)
- 22 David Affengruber (D)
- 21 Léo Pétrot (D)
- 15 Tete Morente (M)
- 14 Aleix Febas (M)
- 12 Gonzalo Villar (M)
- 11 Germán Valera (M)
- 16 Martim Neto (F)
- 10 Rafa Mir (F)
- 9 André Silva (F)
Substitutes
- 23 Víctor Chust
- 24 Lucas Cepeda
- 5 Federico Redondo
- 20 Álvaro Rodriguez
- 45 Alejandro Iturbe
- 13 Iñaki Peña
- 3 Adrià Pedrosa
- 17 Josan
- 18 John Donald
- 31 David Delgado
Valencia
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Stole Dimitrievski (G)
- 12 Thierry Correia (D)
- 5 César Tárrega (D)
- 24 Eray Cömert (D)
- 14 José Luis Gayà (D)
- 11 Luis Rioja (M)
- 2 Guido Rodríguez (M)
- 23 Filip Ugrinić (M)
- 17 Largie Ramazani (M)
- 15 Lucas Beltrán (F)
- 6 Umar Sadiq (F)
Substitutes
- 9 Hugo Duro
- 16 Diego López
- 8 Javier Guerra
- 20 Renzo Saravia
- 10 André Almeida
- 19 Dani Raba
- 22 Baptiste Santamaria
- 7 Arnaut Danjuma
- 21 Jesús Vázquez
- 13 Cristian Rivero
- 18 Pepelu
- 26 Rubén Iranzo
Timeline
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59' Elche Card · Yellow CardBuba Sangaré
Holding
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61' Valencia subst · Substitution 1Off: U. Sadiq · On: H. Duro
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61' Valencia subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Rioja · On: D. Lopez
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63' Valencia Card · Yellow CardG. Rodriguez
Foul
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64' Elche subst · Substitution 1Off: Andre Silva · On: A. Rodriguez
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64' Elche subst · Substitution 2Off: Buba Sangaré · On: J. Donald
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72' Elche subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Neto · On: L. Cepeda
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72' Elche subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Villar · On: A. Pedrosa
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73' Elche Goal · Normal GoalL. Cepeda · Assist: Aleix Febas
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75' Valencia subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Comert · On: Pepelu
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75' Valencia subst · Substitution 4Off: José Luis Gayà · On: Jesús Vázquez
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81' Valencia subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Beltran · On: A. Danjuma
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82' Elche subst · Substitution 5Off: G. Valera · On: V. Chust
Match Stats
| Stat | Elche | Valencia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 85% |
| Offsides | 4 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 22 |
| Corners | 5 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 440 | 303 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 7 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 8 |
| xG | 0.57 | 2.33 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 7 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 372 | 257 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 16 |
| Saves | 7 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Elche's early defensive solidity was key as they withstood Valencia's pressure in the first half
- ▸ L. Cepeda's goal in the 73rd minute shifted momentum towards Elche, who managed to keep Valencia at bay until the final whistle