Elche vs Alaves Match Preview: La Liga Showdown

Match Context

Elche host Alaves at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero on 2026-05-09 in La Liga, Regular Season - 35. Elche arrive 14th on 38 points, while Alaves sit 18th on 36 points and in the relegation zone.

Elche Availability

Elche have 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, which stretches the forward options behind key scorer André Silva, who has 10 league goals and is available. Creative outlet Á. Rodríguez, with 5 goals and 5 assists, is also available to support the frontline.

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 absence of L. Boye is a major blow: he has scored 11 league goals, matching team-leading scorer Toni Martínez (11 goals, 3 assists), who remains available to lead the attack.

Impact Summary

Elche’s absences mainly reduce depth and flexibility in the forward line but keep their primary goal and assist threats on the pitch. Alaves, however, lose a major share of their attacking output through L. Boye’s 11 goals, while also being without a starting midfielder in C. Alena and defender F. Garces, leaving their relegation battle squad notably weakened.