Elche vs Alaves Match Preview: La Liga Clash

The La Liga clash at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero sees Elche host Alaves on 9 May 2026, with kickoff at 12:00 UTC. Elche come into Round 35 in 14th place on 38 points, goal difference -8, while Alaves sit 18th on 36 points and -13, currently in the relegation places.

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 listed as attackers in the squad, trimming depth around key scorer André Silva, who has 10 league goals. Creative threat Á. Rodríguez, on 5 goals and 5 assists, is fully available.

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. The loss of L. Boye is a major blow: he has 11 league goals and 1 assist, matching fellow forward Toni Martínez’s 11 goals as Alaves’ joint-top scorer.

Impact Summary

Elche’s main attacking production from André Silva and Á. Rodríguez remains intact, but the doubts over A. Boayar and R. Mir, plus the absence of Y. Santiago, reduce rotation options up front. Alaves, by contrast, lose a substantial share of their attacking output with L. Boye out, placing even greater responsibility on Toni Martínez to carry the goal threat in this critical relegation battle.