High Stakes for Elche in the Final Stretch of the League

Elche's extraordinary performance in the second third of the league has propelled them to the top of the second division. However, the remaining 14 matches are particularly challenging for Eder Sarabia's team, as they will face almost all their direct rivals. Everything is at stake, and the team approaches this demanding schedule with high morale, fully believing in the Basque coach's philosophy and supported by a fanbase eager to return to the top tier.

The team from Elche, which hasn't led the competition for 12 years, faces a very tough final stretch. They must confirm their aspirations against several direct rivals, most of them away, in matches where the head-to-head record will also be at stake.

Elche will begin this decisive phase of the season on Sunday with a visit to Racing de Santander, currently in third place and the team that has led the competition for the most weeks. They will also visit Oviedo, with whom they currently share the lead, as well as Huesca and Granada, two other contenders for promotion and direct ascent.

Additionally, Levante, another strong contender for promotion to the First Division, must visit the Martínez Valero. One key to achieving their goal is improving their away record, as Sarabia admits the team has been "struggling" on the road, having not won away since December.

Sarabia's team's situation is idyllic, although no one around the Elche team is complacent given the fierce competition in the league, where the top six are separated by just three points. Moreover, no one underestimates the lower-ranked teams, who are desperate for points to escape danger. In fact, the four teams currently in the relegation zone have all managed to score against Elche this season.

The memory of last season is also fresh, when Elche entered the final third in a direct promotion position but collapsed in the final rounds of the championship.

Furthermore, Elche will offer tickets at 20 euros for the Visiting Fans section at the Campos de Sport de El Sardinero for the match corresponding to the 29th round of LaLiga Hypermotion, which will take place this Sunday at 9:00 PM. Tickets will be available for purchase online and in person starting this Monday, February 24, from 10:00 AM until Thursday, February 27. In-person sales will be conducted at Gate 0 of the stadium from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.