Estadio Martínez Valero hosts a mid-table Jornada 6 clash as Elche — who lost to Atlético Madrid in Jornada 5 — take on Celta Vigo, who beat Málaga 1–0. Iago Aspas, still influential at the top of La Liga, is Celta's main weapon along with Borja Iglesias. Elche have Federico Redondo and Thomas Lemar at the heart of their midfield.
Elche: injury concerns and predicted XI
Matías Dituro starts in goal. Victor Chust and Bambo Diaby form the central defensive partnership. Thomas Lemar brings top-level experience to the midfield alongside Federico Redondo. Ezequiel Ponce and Fer Niño split the striker role.
Elche Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-4-2
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Celta Vigo: team news and outlook
Andrei Radu starts in goal. Marcos Alonso brings Premier League experience at left back. Carl Starfelt and Sebastián Cáceres are the defensive partnership. Iago Aspas, at 39 years old, continues to deliver at the highest level. Ferran Jutglà and Couhaib Driouech add pace in attack.
Key tactical battle
Lemar's creativity versus Aspas's ability to drop deep and link play. Celta's more experienced squad should have the quality to win, but Elche's home support makes this harder than it looks on paper.
Head-to-head record
Celta Vigo have generally been the stronger side when these two have met in La Liga, though promoted Elche will have the home advantage.
Prediction
1–2. Celta Vigo's quality, especially Aspas and Jutglà, should seal a narrow away win.