What happened in the past?
Elche CF scored its two last victories as a local against FC Barcelona in Primera División in the mythical Altabix stadium. Two consecutive wins, separated by just a year, that still resonate as part of the golden memory of the Illicitan club.
In the inaugural match of the 1973-74 Liga, Elche won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Miguel Chiva in the 5th minute. Aníbal Montero set up the center and Chiva outpaced the blue and red defense and the goalkeeper Sadurní to score the goal that sparked the party in Altabix.
A year later, history repeated itself. In the 1974-75 season, the green and white team defeated Barça again 1-0. This time, the hero was Alfonso Melenchón, author of the goal in the 73rd minute.
Why is it important for Elche CF?
Those two victories are part of an even more extraordinary statistic: Elche has defeated Barcelona eight times in the Liga. And all those conquests had the same scenario: Altabix during the sixties and seventies.
What comes next?
Today, with the Martínez Valero converted into the green and white home, it's inevitable to look back and evoke that Altabix of lit stands, football afternoons and unforgettable feats. There, the last two victories against Barça in Primera were written. Those football afternoons still remain a heritage of Elche CF's history and the memory of an era that the green and white fans hope to revive.
Currently, Elche CF is in 6th place in the Liga, with 1 point, 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses in 1 game. Their current streak is a draw. Two points behind the leaders, Espanyol, Elche CF is looking to improve its position in the table.
With 1 goal scored and 1 conceded, Elche CF has a 0-goal difference. Their goal is to improve their offensive and defensive performance to achieve their goals in the season.
