The League
2:15 p.mApril 26, 2026
Regular season – 32
Carlos Tartiere New Stadium
Refers to: José María Sánchez Martínez, Spain
Oviedo
Elx
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1.09
Expected Goals (xG)
0.42
Passing by
375 (84%)
Accurate passes
237 (78%)
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G
Aaron Scandell
76′
3
d
Abdul Rahim
6.0
16
d
David Carmo
5.9
4
d
David Costes (C)
6.6
22
d
Nacho Vidal
6.3
M
Nicolas Fonseca
63′ Stumbled
6
M
not really
6.7
5
M
Albert Reina
5.9
10
M
Hassem Hassan
6.6
9
F
Federico Viñas
6.9
trainer
Guillermo Almada Alves Jorge
1
G
Matías Dituro
8.0
3
d
Adrià Pedrosa
6.3
d
Pedro Bigas (C)
6′
22
d
David Affengruber
6.9
42
d
Buba Sangare
6.6
39
d
Hector Strong
6.3
14
M
Alex Febas
6.3
M
Marc Aguado
6′ M
Gonzalo Villar
16′
F
Alvaro Rodríguez
16′
9
F
Andrew Silva
6.9
The League Standings – First Division
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Elche secured a crucial 2-1 win at Oviedo, with early goals from Pedro Bigas and Gonzalo Villar setting the tone before Ilyas Chaira’s second-half goal sealed victory.
Elche traveled to the Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere with momentum on their side. The visitors were in 17th position with 35 points from 32 games, while Oviedo were second to last with just 28 points. Both teams needed a result to improve their league positions.
The match came to life within minutes. Elche scored first in the 6th minute when Pedro Bigas found the net. The first goal stunned the home crowd and put Elche on course for a strong start.
Oviedo barely had time to respond. Just ten minutes later, in the 16th minute, Gonzalo Villar doubled Elche’s lead. Villar’s clinical finish left Oviedo chasing the game from the start.
Oviedo controlled possession during the first half, with 60 percent of possession. However, their offensive game lacked precision. The hosts registered 12 shots in total, but only four found the net. Elche’s defense held firm despite the pressure.
The first half ended with Elx leading 2-0. Oviedo needed to find their way back into the competition. Managerial adjustments and tactical tweaks would be essential for the second period.
The second half started with Oviedo making more of an effort to score goals. Nicolas Fonseca received a yellow card in the 63rd minute when the tension was rising. Oviedo’s desperation grew with each passing minute.
Ilyas Chaira broke Oviedo’s heart in the 76th minute with a well-taken goal. The strike seemed to have settled the game. However, the home team refused to give up.
Oviedo pulled back with Chaira’s effort and made it 2-1. Despite their dominance, they couldn’t find an equaliser. Elche’s defense weathered the storm in the final stages.
The stats revealed Oviedo’s offensive limitations. They managed an expected goals (xG) rating of just 1.09 compared to Elx’s 0.42. Goalkeeper Matías Dituro made three crucial saves to protect the visitors’ lead.
Gonzalo Villar earned a match rating of 8.3 for his composed performance. Pedro Bigas matched that standard with his first finish. The two defenders turned attackers were decisive in the early stages.
Gavino Valera received a late red card in the 90+5th minute. The dismissal meant that Elche ended the match with ten men. The result raises Elche to 35 points, while Oviedo remains in the relegation zone with 28 points.
This victory gives Elx air in its battle for survival. Oviedo must find an immediate improvement to avoid falling further down.
