Elche CF vs. RCD Mallorca: March Showdown Feels Like a Final
Elche CF arrive at this March showdown with a 12-match winless streak across Copa del Rey and LaLiga. Their last victory came on 21 December 2025.
That win occurred on matchday 17. At the time, Elche sat eighth with 22 points, one from European places.
Where Elche stand
The December victory was at the Martínez Valero. Three months on, the club occupies 18th place with only four more points than then.
Míchel Sarabia leads the squad into the clash. Only John and Héctor Fort are unavailable for selection.
Mallorca’s recent form
RCD Mallorca had spent four consecutive rounds in the relegation zone. A comeback win over Espanyol lifted them out of danger.
Pickel opened the scoring for Espanyol. Pablo Torre and Samú Costa turned the game around for Mallorca.
Manuel Pellegrini is not mentioned; instead, the Mallorca side is coached by Diego Demichelis. He aims to extend a two-match unbeaten run.
Demichelis will recover Javi Llabrés and Abdón for selection. Jan Virgili serves the second game of a suspension, and Mojica misses out due to card accumulation.
Attackers to watch
André Silva leads Elche’s scoring charts with seven league goals this season. He will spearhead the hosts’ attacking intent.
Opposite him is Vedat Muriqi, the Kosovar in sensational form. Muriqi has 18 league goals and sits five behind Mbappé in the pichichi race.
Muriqi recently found the net at the Sadar. The duel between Silva and Muriqi could decide the outcome.
Projected line-ups
| Elche | Mallorca |
|---|---|
| Dituro; Chust, Affengruber, Bigas; Sangaré, Aguado, Valera; Febas, Diang; Rafa Mir, André Silva | Leo Román; Maffeo, Valjent, Raíllo, Lato; Mascarell, Samú Costa, Morlanes, Pablo Torre; Joseph, Muriqi |
The stakes are high. This March showdown feels like a final for both teams fighting for survival and momentum.
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