Elche vs Valencia Match Preview: Key Updates and Player Availability

Match Context

Elche host Valencia at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero on 11 April 2026 in La Liga, Regular Season - 31. Elche arrive in the relegation places, 18th with 29 points and a goal difference of -9, while Valencia sit 14th on 35 points with a goal difference of -11.

Elche Availability

Elche face multiple absences. P. Bigas (Red Card) is sidelined. A. Boayar (Injury) is sidelined. G. Diangana (Injury) is sidelined. M. Aguado (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. H. Fort (Shoulder Injury) is doubtful. Creative outlet Martim Neto, one of Elche’s leading providers with 5 assists and 2 goals, is available and expected to carry much of the home side’s attacking link play.

Valencia Availability

Valencia also travel with a lengthy injury list. J. Agirrezabala (Knee Injury) is sidelined. J. Copete (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. M. Diakhaby (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. D. Foulquier (Knee Injury) is sidelined. U. Nunez (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. Top scorer Hugo Duro, with 9 league goals, is available, as is chief creator Luis Rioja, who has 5 assists and 2 goals.

Impact Summary

Elche lose depth in midfield and defense but retain their main creative force in Martim Neto. Valencia’s absences are concentrated in defense and goal, yet they keep their primary attacking output intact through Hugo Duro and Luis Rioja.