Match report

Elche Secures Crucial Victory Over Malaga in Segunda División

Elche
Elche
2–0
FT
Malaga
Malaga
May 25, 2025

In an important match of the Segunda División season, Elche secured a crucial victory over Malaga with a 2-0 result. The win was built on strong defensive work and key goals from S. Kaba and M. El Ghezouani, which were enough to hold off a resolute Malaga side.

Key Facts

  • • Elche defeated Malaga 2-0 in the Segunda División match.
  • • S. Kaba scored the first goal for Elche at minute 76.
  • • M. El Ghezouani secured the second and final goal for Elche in stoppage time (90+3).
  • • Dioni received a yellow card for Malaga early on at minute 13.
  • • Aleix Febas was cautioned with a yellow card after an argument in injury time of the first half.

Lineups

Elche

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Dituro (G)
  • 5 John Donald (D)
  • 22 D. Affengruber (D)
  • 6 Pedro Bigas (D)
  • 12 José Salinas (D)
  • 10 N. Fernández (M)
  • 14 Aleix Febas (M)
  • 21 N. Castro (M)
  • 23 Pejiño (F)
  • 7 Óscar Plano (F)
  • 9 A. Álvarez (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 M. El Ghezouani
  • 17 Josan
  • 3 Jairo Izquierdo
  • 18 S. Kaba
  • 15 Álvaro Núñez
  • 8 Marc Aguado
  • 1 Miguel San Román
  • 35 A. Houary
  • 30 Rodrigo Mendoza
  • 31 Gerard Hernández
  • 2 Mario Gaspar
  • 16 Álex Martín

Malaga

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Alfonso Herrero (G)
  • 16 Diego Murillo (D)
  • 20 Nélson Monte (D)
  • 5 Álex Pastor (D)
  • 2 Gabilondo (D)
  • 26 Antoñito Cordero (M)
  • 12 Manu Molina (M)
  • 19 Luismi (M)
  • 24 Julen Lobete (M)
  • 10 David Larrubia (F)
  • 27 Chupe (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 Izan Merino
  • 4 Einar Galilea
  • 17 Dioni
  • 11 Kevin Medina
  • 22 Dani Lorenzo
  • 13 Carlos López
  • 8 Juanpe
  • 23 Sangalli
  • 37 Rafa Rodríguez
  • 9 R. Baturina
  • 3 Puga
  • 32 Rafael Garrido

Timeline

  1. Malaga
    13' Malaga Card · Yellow Card
    D. Murillo

    Foul

  2. Elche
    45'+3 Elche Card · Yellow Card
    Aleix Febas

    Argument

  3. Malaga
    60' Malaga subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Manu Molina · On: Izan Merino
  4. Malaga
    60' Malaga subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Álex Pastor · On: E. Galilea
  5. Elche
    65' Elche subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Alvarez · On: M. El Ghezouani
  6. Elche
    65' Elche subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pejiño · On: Josan
  7. Elche
    75' Elche subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Salinas · On: J. Izquierdo
  8. Elche
    75' Elche subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Plano · On: S. Kaba
  9. Elche
    76' Elche Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Kaba · Assist: Josan
  10. Elche
    77' Elche Card · Yellow Card
    S. Kaba
  11. Malaga
    79' Malaga subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Chupe · On: Dioni
  12. Malaga
    79' Malaga subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Lobete · On: K. Medina
  13. Malaga
    86' Malaga subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Luismi · On: D. Lorenzo
  14. Elche
    87' Elche subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Donald · On: Alvaro Nunez
  15. Elche
    90'+3 Elche Goal · Normal Goal
    M. El Ghezouani · Assist: Josan

Match Stats

Stat Elche Malaga
Fouls 10 8
Pass Accuracy 85% 83%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 7
Corners 9 1
Total Passes 485 374
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 8 2
Shots on Target 5 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 413 311
Shots Inside Box 11 2
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned significantly when S. Kaba scored for Elche in the 76th minute, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ M. El Ghezouani's goal in stoppage time (90+3) sealed Elche's victory and effectively ended any chance of a comeback by Malaga.