Elche CF's social media manager has been caught up in controversy after being identified by users as a fan of FC Barcelona. The dispute erupted following the club's posts about the LaLiga match against Real Madrid at the Martínez Valero, which ended in a 3-2 win for the visitors.
Hundreds of fans criticised Elche's official account after it published a photograph with the caption 'fairplay'. Users discovered the community manager's personal X profile contained images of them wearing Barcelona attire, a direct rival of Madrid. Many Elche supporters accused the post of trying to defame Kylian Mbappé, who scored in the first half, arguing the French forward had already been shoved prior to the moment shown.
The match itself was a thriller. Mbappé opened the scoring for Madrid, and a Matías Dituro own goal levelled the score before halftime. In the second period, Abiel Osorio put Elche ahead 2-1 in the 71st minute and Fer Niño, the team's top scorer this season with 3 goals in 6 appearances, seemed to seal it in the 83rd. However, Espí netted the winning goal for Madrid in the 91st minute.
Fan sensitivity is at a peak during a difficult period for the team. Elche CF sit 20th in LaLiga with just 2 points from six games, a situation that increases scrutiny on all aspects of the club. So far, Elche CF has not issued any official statement regarding its community manager's conduct. The team's next fixture is against Real Betis, who are third in the table, at home on November 8th. Supporters can check the full schedule on our fixtures page and the squad status, which includes the absence of Adam Boayar, on squad.
The emotional connection with supporters is vital for a club fighting to climb out of the relegation places. This incident highlights the importance of the club's official communication reflecting an unambiguous Elche identity, especially in high-stakes rival clashes. The team urgently needs points to move up the standings.
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