Elche CF

Elche Club de Fútbol was founded in the winter of 1923, after the merger of all of the town's football teams. The club's first-ever game was against Monóvar, where they beat the home team 4–0, and its first official match was a 2–0 win over Crevillente. In its first years Elche, like many teams of the time, played in an all white uniform.{{Cite web|url=https://www.elchecf.es/club/hitos-historicos|title=La historia del Club {{!}} Elche - Web Oficial|website=La historia del Club {{!}} Elche - Web Oficial|language=es|access-date=2019-10-19|archive-date=December 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212234627/https://www.elchecf.es/club/hitos-historicos|url-status=live}} The team played its first league season in 1929–30, in the Tercera División, achieving promotion to the Segunda División in 1934. However, Elche suffered relegation for the first time six years later, but were promoted back the following season.

In the late 1950s, Elche achieved two consecutive promotions from the third level to La Liga, securing the club's first promotion to the latter competition with a 3–0 success against Tenerife in 1959.

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Elche opened its first season in the top level with a 1–1 draw against Real Oviedo, the first goal being scored by Vicente Pahuet. The club finished tenth out of 16 sides, nine points ahead of relegated Osasuna – the campaign included a 2–1 comeback home victory over Barcelona, but also a 2–11 loss at Real Madrid. The following season saw the team having to compete in the relegation/promotion play-off, where it overcame a 0–1 loss in the away leg against Atlético Ceuta with a 4–0 home victory.{{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tabless/spanhist5969.html|title=Spain, Final Tables 1959–1969|access-date=February 4, 2023|archive-date=March 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331190632/https://www.rsssf.org/tabless/spanhist5969.html|url-status=live}}

Elche achieved their best-ever league finish in 1963–64, ranking in fifth position. The season also saw the club's reserve team, Elche Ilicitano, promote to Segunda División.[https://www.rsssf.org/tabless/spanhist5969.html Spain 1963/64] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331190632/https://www.rsssf.org/tabless/spanhist5969.html |date=March 31, 2023 }}; at RSSSF

In 1969 the club reached their first and only Copa del Rey final, following victories over Pontevedra, Valencia and Real Sociedad. The semi-final against the latter was won 2–0 in a replay in neutral Madrid, as the tie had finished 4–4 on aggregate; the final, played on 15 June at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in the same city, brought a 0–1 loss to Athletic Bilbao.[https://www.rsssf.org/tabless/spancup1969.html Spain – Cup 1969] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407002729/https://www.rsssf.org/tabless/spancup1969.html |date=April 7, 2023 }}; at RSSSF

After twelve seasons Elche were relegated to division two in 1971, having finished second from bottom.[https://www.rsssf.org/tabless/spanhist6979.html Spain 1970/71] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230210034605/https://www.rsssf.org/tabless/spanhist6979.html |date=February 10, 2023 }}; at RSSSF Two years later the team returned to the main category, as champions. Its second spell in the top flight lasted five seasons, often immerse in relegation fights as the best campaign (1974–75) ended with the club in eighth position; at the end of 1977–78 the side returned to the second division after finishing 17th out of 18 clubs, the last game being a 4–4 draw with Atlético Madrid, which was led 2–4 with five minutes remaining.[https://www.rsssf.org/tabless/spanhist6979.html Spain 1977/78] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230210034605/https://www.rsssf.org/tabless/spanhist6979.html |date=February 10, 2023 }}; at RSSSF

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After the relegation Elche suffered in 1978, they never managed to gain promotion to the top flight – in fact, in the first five years since their return to the second level, they were fourth on three occasions and fifth on two (and on a further two, even on points with the third-placed team but with a worse goal difference), often losing the chance of promotion on the last matchday. Especially traumatic was the finish of the 1980–81 season: with one game remaining, they were second two points ahead of Rayo Vallecano and Racing de Santander, only needing a draw against Cádiz at the Martínez Valero; the game ended however in a loss, and Elche finished with 45 points alongside Castellón, Cádiz, Racing and Rayo.

A promotion finally occurred at the end of 1983–84, even though Elche only finished fifth in the regular season – the first two positions were occupied by Real Madrid Castilla and Athletic Bilbao B, who could not promote as reserve sides. The whole of the top division campaign was spent in the relegation zone, and relegation consequently befell as 17th. In 1988 they were promoted again for another cameo appearance, as the side went on to finish dead last with eighteen points, dropping down a category alongside Real Murcia, who they trailed by nine points; the last match for years in the category was a 1–3 away loss against Real Zaragoza, the goal coming courtesy of Alfonso Fernández.

After the relegation in 1989, Elche started to suffer heavily in the financial department, and relegated to Segunda División B – the new third level created in 1977 – at the end of 1990–91. During the better part of the 1990s the club reached the second division promotion playoffs, only to consecutively fall short.

In 1997 Elche finally managed to return to the second category, being immediately relegated back but gaining another promotion subsequently.

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In 2010–11, again in the "silver category", the team finished fourth and thus qualified for the play-offs: after disposing of Real Valladolid in the first round (3–2 on aggregate)[http://www.infoexpres.es/s5837n115537-El-Elche-esta-en-la-final-contra-el-Granada-3-1.html El Elche está en la final contra el Granada (3–1) (Elche is in the final against Granada (3–1))] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110816174735/http://www.infoexpres.es/s5837n115537-El-Elche-esta-en-la-final-contra-el-Granada-3-1.html |date=August 16, 2011 }}; Info Expres, June 12, 2011 {{in lang|es}} the dream of top flight promotion ended at the hands of Granada, on the away goals rule.[http://www.rtve.es/deportes/20110618/granada-asciende-primera-costa-bravo-elche/441697.shtml El Granada asciende a Primera a costa del Elche (Granada promotes to Primera at Elche's expense)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110622214408/http://www.rtve.es/deportes/20110618/granada-asciende-primera-costa-bravo-elche/441697.shtml |date=June 22, 2011 }}; RTVE, June 18, 2011 {{in lang|es}}

On 18 May 2013, following Barcelona B and Alcorcón's 1–1 draw, Elche was automatically promoted to the top level, returning to the competition after 24 years.{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/2013/05/18/futbol/2adivision/1368899708.html|title=¡El Elche ya es de Primera!|trans-title=Elche already a Primera team!|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=May 18, 2013|access-date=May 18, 2013|archive-date=June 8, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608051907/http://www.marca.com/2013/05/18/futbol/2adivision/1368899708.html|url-status=live}} In the meantime the team coached by Fran Escribá had broken a number of Segunda División records, being the only team to date able to lead the competition from the first until the last match of the season, setting in the process a new record of both matches won and points scored to date as well as the best first round in the history of Segunda's championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.marca.com/reportajes/2013/05/ascenso_del_elche/2013/05/20/seccion_01/1369071863.html|title=Ascenso del Elche en MARCA.com – Un líder de principio a fin|access-date=November 17, 2015|archive-date=November 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118045149/http://www.marca.com/reportajes/2013/05/ascenso_del_elche/2013/05/20/seccion_01/1369071863.html|url-status=live}}

During the 2013–14 season, the team managed to keep in the top competition, with an average attendance to home matches estimated at 25,104 people.{{cite web|url=http://elchecf.laverdad.es/noticias/201408/04/aficion-elche-tercera-crece-20140804003056-v.html|title=La afición del Elche, la tercera que más crece del mundo|access-date=August 7, 2014|archive-date=August 12, 2014|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140812020740/http://elchecf.laverdad.es/noticias/201408/04/aficion-elche-tercera-crece-20140804003056-v.html|url-status=live}}

In the 2014–15 season, despite managing once again to keep in the top flight (the team was already safe from relegation four dates before the end of the competition{{Cite news|url = http://deportes.elpais.com/deportes/2015/06/05/actualidad/1433494706_088136.html|title = El Elche desciende a Segunda; el Eibar mantiene la categoría|newspaper = El País|date = June 5, 2015|last1 = Cudeiro|first1 = Juan L.|access-date = November 17, 2015|archive-date = November 18, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151118111603/http://deportes.elpais.com/deportes/2015/06/05/actualidad/1433494706_088136.html|url-status = live}}) Elche became the first team ever in the history of the Spanish Primera División being relegated to Segunda following new regulations by the Spanish football league limiting excess debt and economic mismanagement.

In the 2016–17 season, Elche were relegated to third level after 18 years in professional league.

One year later, Elche promoted back to second level after defeating Villarreal B in the final play-off promotion to second level.

In the 2018–19 season, Elche finished right in the middle, on 11th place among 22 teams.{{Cite web|url=http://www.resultados-futbol.com/segunda2019/grupo1/jornada42/clasificacion|title=Jornada 42 de Segunda División, Temporada 2018/2019 - liga smartbank, segunda division, campeonato nacional de liga de segunda división, segunda division española, laliga 2 española|website=www.resultados-futbol.com|access-date=2019-10-19|archive-date=October 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019081439/http://www.resultados-futbol.com/segunda2019/grupo1/jornada42/clasificacion|url-status=live}}

In the 2019–20 season, Elche were promoted to La Liga by beating Girona in the promotion play-off final 1–0 on aggregate. They were promoted back to La Liga after five years in the second and third divisions.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/4165650/elche-win-playoff-to-return-to-la-liga-after-long-saga |title=Elche win playoff to return to La Liga after long saga |website=ESPN |date=24 August 2020 |access-date=August 26, 2020 |archive-date=September 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200902163333/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/4165650/elche-win-playoff-to-return-to-la-liga-after-long-saga |url-status=live }}

In the 2022–23 season, Elche were relegated to the second division after three years in La Liga.{{Cite web |last=Menzies |first=John |date=2023-05-02 |title=Elche's relegation to LaLiga2 confirmed after falling to defeat against Almeria |url=https://www.football-espana.net/2023/05/02/elches-relegation-to-laliga2-confirmed-after-falling-to-defeat-against-almeria |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=Football España |language=en}}

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• 24 seasons in La Liga
• 41 seasons in Segunda División
• 8 seasons in Segunda División B
• 19 seasons in Tercera División

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{{Fb cs staff |bg= |p=Head coach |s={{flagicon|ESP}} Eder Sarabia}}

{{Fb cs staff |bg=y |p=Assistant head coach |s={{flagicon|ESP}} Jon López}}

{{Fb cs staff |bg=y |p=Fitness coach |s={{flagicon|ESP}} Aitor Soler
{{flagicon|ESP}} Xavi Moñino}}

{{Fb cs staff |bg= |p=Goalkeeping coach |s={{flagicon|ESP}} Javi Roda}}

{{Fb cs staff |bg= |p=Analyst |s={{flagicon|ESP}} Andrés Paz}}

{{Fb cs staff |bg= |p=Delegate |s={{flagicon|ESP}} Juan Sánchez}}

{{Fb cs staff |bg= |p=Kit man |s={{flagicon|ESP}} Pepito
{{flagicon|ESP}} Greg Beranger}}

{{Fb cs staff |bg= |p=Chief of medical services |s={{flagicon|ESP}} Paco Martínez}}

{{Fb cs staff |bg= |p=Doctor |s={{flagicon|ESP}} Francisco Sánchez}}

{{Fb cs staff |bg= |p=Rehab fitness coach |s={{flagicon|ESP}} Marcelo Peñaranda}}

{{Fb cs staff |bg= |p=Physiotherapist |s={{flagicon|ESP}} Carlos Valero
{{flagicon|ESP}} Sergio Tur}}

{{Fb cs staff |bg= |p=Nutritionist |s={{flagicon|ESP}} Alejandro Martínez}}

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Segunda División

• Winners: 1958–59, 2012–13

Copa del Rey

• Runners-up: 1969

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• {{flagicon|Andorra}} Marc Bernaus
• {{flagicon|Argentina}} Juan Carlos Heredia
• {{flagicon|Argentina}} Marcelo Trobbiani
• {{flagicon|Argentina}} Willy Caballero
• {{flagicon|Belgium}} Fernand Goyvaerts
• {{flagicon|Cape Verde}} Garry Rodrigues
• {{flagicon|Chile}} Enzo Roco
• {{flagicon|Congo}} Dominique Malonga
• {{flagicon|Croatia}} Mario Pašalić
• {{flagicon|Denmark}} Tommy Christensen
• {{flagicon|Denmark}} Nicki Bille Nielsen
• {{flagicon|Equatorial Guinea}} Rodolfo Bodipo
• {{flagicon|Equatorial Guinea}} Iván Bolado
• {{flagicon|Ghana}} Richmond Boakye
• {{flagicon|Ghana}} Wakaso
• {{flagicon|Guinea}} Sory Kaba
• {{flagicon|Honduras}} José Cardona
• {{flagicon|Honduras}} Gilberto Yearwood
• {{flagicon|Hungary}} Balázs Molnár
• {{flagicon|Kosovo}} Elbasan Rashani
• {{flagicon|Morocco}} Moha
• {{flagicon|Nigeria}} Benedict Iroha
• {{flagicon|Nigeria}} Francis Uzoho
• {{flagicon|Norway}} Jan Berg
• {{flagicon|Paraguay}} Roberto Acuña
• {{flagicon|Paraguay}} Florencio Amarilla
• {{flagicon|Paraguay}} José Aveiro
• {{flagicon|Paraguay}} Juan Casco
• {{flagicon|Paraguay}} Ramón Hicks
• {{flagicon|Paraguay}} Juan Carlos Lezcano
• {{flagicon|Paraguay}} Cayetano Ré
• {{flagicon|Paraguay}} Derlis Soto
• {{flagicon|Peru}} Germán Leguía
• {{flagicon|Peru}} Juan Carlos Oblitas
• {{flagicon|Poland}} Tomasz Frankowski
• {{flagicon|Poland}} Antoni Łukasiewicz
• {{flagicon|Poland}} Przemysław Tytoń
• {{flagicon|Portugal}} Silas
• {{flagicon|Romania}} Ioan Andone
• {{flagicon|Romania}} Cristian Săpunaru
• {{flagicon|Romania}} Dennis Şerban
• {{flagicon|Serbia}} Albert Nadj
• {{flagicon|Serbia}} Saša Petrović
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Juan Manuel Asensi
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Rubén Cano
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Chancho
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Fidel
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Gonzalo Verdú
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Josan
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Carlos Muñoz
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Javi Navarro
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Nino
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Jorge Otero
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Marcial Pina
• {{flagicon|Spain}} César Rodríguez
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Hilario
• {{flagicon|Spain}} {{flagicon|Paraguay}} Eulogio Martínez
• {{flagicon|Uruguay}} Fabián Coelho
• {{flagicon|Uruguay}} Dagoberto Moll
• {{flagicon|Uruguay}} Mario Saralegui
• {{flagicon|Uruguay}} Tabaré Silva
• {{flagicon|Venezuela}} Juan Carlos Socorro
• {{flagicon|Venezuela}} Andrés Túñez
• {{flagicon|Yugoslavia}} Goran Đorović
• {{flagicon|Colombia}} Carlos Sánchez

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{{see also|Category:Elche CF footballers}}

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• {{flagicon|Spain}} César (1959 – 30 June 1960)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Antonio Barrios (1 July 1960 – 6 February 1961)
• {{flagicon|Brazil}} Otto Bumbel (1962–63)
• {{flagicon|Paraguay}} Heriberto Herrera (1 July 1963 – 30 June 1964)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Rosendo Hernández (1964)
• {{flagicon|Brazil}} Martim Francisco (1964–65)
• {{flagicon|Brazil}} Otto Bumbel (1965–67)
• {{flagicon|Argentina}} {{flagicon|Spain}} Alfredo Di Stéfano (1 July 1967 – 8 January 1968)
• {{flagicon|Czechoslovakia}} Ferdinand Daučík (1968)
• {{flagicon|Uruguay}} Roque Máspoli (1 July 1968 – 31 December 1969)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Salvador Artigas (1970)
• {{flagicon|Brazil}} Otto Bumbel (1970–71)
• {{flagicon|Argentina}} Roque Olsen (1971–74)
• {{flagicon|Argentina}} Néstor Rossi (1974–75)
• {{flagicon|France}} Marcel Domingo (1975–76)
• {{flagicon|Argentina}} Felipe Mesones (1976–77)
• {{flagicon|Argentina}} Roque Olsen (1977–78)
• {{flagicon|Paraguay}} Heriberto Herrera (1 July 1978 – 30 June 1979)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Arsenio Iglesias (1979–80)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Héctor Rial (1980)
• {{flagicon|Argentina}} Felipe Mesones (1981–82)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Luis Cid (1982–83)
• {{flagicon|Paraguay}} Cayetano Ré (1983–84)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Antonio Ruiz (1984)
• {{flagicon|Argentina}} Roque Olsen (1984–85)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Delfín Álvarez (1986–87)
• {{flagicon|Argentina}} Felipe Mesones (1987–88)
• {{flagicon|Hungary}} {{flagicon|Spain}} {{flagicon|Czechoslovakia}} László Kubala (1988–89)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Luis Costa (1989)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Tomeu Llompart (1991–92)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Julián Rubio (1 July 1993 – 30 June 1994)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Quique Hernández (19 July 1994 – 30 June 1995)
• {{flagicon|Argentina}} Felipe Mesones (1995–96)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Fabri (1996)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Marcial (1996–97)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Ciriaco Cano (1997–98)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Delfín Álvarez (1997–98)
• {{flagicon|Argentina}} Jorge D'Alessandro (25 January 2000 – 30 June 2000)
• {{flagicon|Argentina}} Felipe Mesones (2000)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Marcial (2000)
• {{flagicon|Argentina}} Jorge D'Alessandro (21 December 2000 – 16 April 2001)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Marcial (2001)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Julián Rubio (1 July 2001 – 30 June 2003)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Carlos García Cantarero (2003)
• {{flagicon|Argentina}} Oscar Ruggeri (22 December 2003 – 16 May 2004)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Josu Uribe (2004–06)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Julián Rubio (2006)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Luis García (1 July 2006 – 30 June 2007)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} David Vidal (12 January 2007 – 12 October 2008)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Claudio Barragán (12 October 2008 – 4 October 2009)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} José Bordalás (5 October 2009 – 8 April 2012)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} César Ferrando (10 April 2012 – 30 June 2012)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Fran Escribá (1 July 2012 – 26 June 2015)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Rubén Baraja (12 July 2015 – 6 June 2016)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Alberto Toril (28 June 2016 – 29 April 2017)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Vicente Parras (29 April 2017 – 16 June 2017)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Vicente Mir (16 June 2017 – 13 November 2017)
• {{flagicon|Argentina}} José Acciari (13 November 2017 – 21 November 2017)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Josico (21 November 2017 – 27 February 2018)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Pacheta (27 February 2018 – 26 August 2020)
• {{flagicon|Argentina}} Jorge Almirón (26 August 2020 – 12 February 2021)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Fran Escribá (14 February 2021 – 21 November 2021)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Francisco (28 November 2021 – 4 October 2022)
• {{flagicon|Argentina}} Jorge Almirón (12 October 2022 – 7 November 2022)
• {{flagicon|Spain}} Pablo Machín (17 November 2022 – 20 March 2023)

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{{see also|Category:Elche CF managers}}

Elche's reserve team, Elche Ilicitano, was founded in 1932. It managed to spend two seasons in the second division, when the main squad was in the top flight.

Elche CF and Hércules CF have been fierce rivals for a long time. Their rivalry, known as the Derbi de la provincia de Alicante, began way back in the 1925/26 season when Elche CF joined the official regional league.  Since then, these teams have clashed over a hundred times.{{Cite web |title=HISTORIA {{!}} Hércules - Elche: 92 años de derbis |url=https://www.elchecf.es/noticias/historia-hercules-elche-92-anos-de-derbis |access-date=2024-03-24 |website=www.elchecf.es |language=es}} The rivalry between Elche CF and Real Murcia CF is a historical one. Their first official match was during the 1928–29 season. Their frequent meetings, known as the Derbi del Sureste (Southeast Derby), make this fixture the most played in the history of the Segunda División.{{Cite web |last=Redacción |title=Historia de los Elche-Real Murcia |url=https://www.goldelmurcia.es/noticia/historia-de-los-elche-real-murcia/2977-historia-de-los-elche-real-murcia |access-date=2024-03-24 |website=www.goldelmurcia.es |language=es-es}}

Another of the most notable rivalries is with Levante UD. These teams have a long history of intense regional competition across various divisions, including Primera, Segunda, and Segunda B, creating a fierce atmosphere both on the pitch and in the stands.{{Cite web |title=Elche - Levante, vuelve una rivalidad histórica {{!}} Deporte Valenciano |url=https://www.deportevalenciano.com/2014/04/23/elche-levante-vuelve-una-rivalidad-hist%C3%B3rica |access-date=2024-03-24 |website=Deportevalenciano |language=es}} Elche CF's rivalries with Hércules and Real Murcia stem from regional proximity, while their rivalry with Levante developed over numerous competitive clashes. The rivalry with Granada CF ignited during the tense 2010-11 Segunda División season, culminating in the Play-off final.{{Cite web |last=RODRÍGUEZ |first=FRAN |date=2018-08-15 |title=Elche-Granada, historia de una rivalidad que nació en 2011 |url=https://www.ideal.es/granadacf/elchegranada-historia-rivalidad-20180815000239-ntvo.html |access-date=2024-03-24 |website=Ideal |language=es}}{{Cite web |last=Kantha |first=Sami |date=2022-11-07 |title=99ok |url=https://99ok.one |access-date=2024-03-24 |website=Diario AS |language=es}}{{Cite web |last=Hernández |first=Monserrate |date=2022-11-07 |title=El Elche despide a Almirón y Mantecón toma el mando |url=https://as.com/futbol/primera/el-elche-despide-a-almiron-y-mantecon-toma-el-mando-n/ |access-date=2024-03-24 |website=Diario AS |language=es}}

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