Elche looking to win at Sevilla for first time ever
Elche, who take on Sevilla in the next matchday, have never won in the 20 trips they have made to the Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium in La Liga. They have lost on their last five visits.
Elche have never won at the Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium. They have also lost on their last five visits. Elche have not taken a point at Sevilla since the 1984-85 season when they drew 1-1. Elche have drawn five times and lost 15 times.
The last trip was in February 2022. Sevilla won 2-0 thanks to goals from Gomez and Rafa Mir in the 70th and 76th minutes.
Sevilla coach Julen Lopetegui fielded: Bono; Kounde, Diego Carlos, Rekik; Corona (Rafa Mir, 60'), Jordan (Delaney, 60'), Rakitic (Óliver, 92'), Acuna; Papu Gomez, Martial (Fernando, 82'); En-Nesyri (Munir, 46').
Elche boss Francisco Rodriguez played: Edgar Badia; Palacios (Barragán, 39'), Verdú, Roco (Kike, 74'), Mojica; Tete Morente (Josan, 73'), Mascarell, Gumbau, Fidel (Pastore, 58'); Carrillo and Milla (Piatti, 74').
The highest scoring fixture between the sides in Sevilla was six. That game in the 1977-78 campaign. Elche went 0-3 up early in the second half, but Sevilla fought back brilliantly to salvage a point.
The teams meet again this Saturday and kick off is at 18:30 CET.