Elche - Espanyol. Preview, Probable Lineups, and Fantasy Tips. Matchday 26 of LaLiga.

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Elche - Espanyol

Match date: 03/01-14:00

Elche C.F.

A clash of teams officially in crisis, our Elche remains stuck in a dynamic that increasingly looks more like a nightmare than anything else. Gone is the version of the team that dazzled in the first half of the season.

Facing an Espanyol also in a slump, Sarabia will try to find the key to steer the team back on track. The signings have settled well into the team, and now it’s time to see if they deliver results.

The confirmed absences are Héctor Fort and Yago Santiago, Grady Diangana returns to the squad, and it’s doubtful whether Álvaro Rodríguez will be able to play.

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RCD Espanyol

The weeks of 2026 go by and Espanyol still hasn't recorded a single win. This weekend's match against Elche is crucial for Manolo González’s team to earn three points and try not to fall behind in the top zone of the standings.

A change in formation is expected compared to the match against Atlético, with a return to the back four, and Riedel is the player most likely to be left out of the starting eleven. There are also some doubts regarding the rest of the lineup, but all signs point to Edu Expósito and Roberto Fernández returning to the starting eleven. Jofre, after his goal against Atlético, is also likely to start.

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