Elche vs Alaves Match Preview: Key Player Availability

Elche host Alaves at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero on 2026-05-09 in La Liga, Regular Season - 35. Elche sit 14th on 38 points, while Alaves are 18th with 36 points and currently in the relegation places.

Elche Availability

Elche face several attacking concerns. Y. Santiago (Knee Injury) is sidelined. A. Boayar (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. R. Mir (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful. Key forward André Silva, the club’s leading league scorer with 10 goals, is available and expected to shoulder much of the attacking responsibility, supported by top creator Á. Rodríguez, who has 5 goals and 5 assists.

Alaves Availability

Alaves travel without important pieces in both midfield and attack. C. Alena (Yellow Cards) is sidelined through suspension. L. Boye (Muscle Injury) is sidelined, a major blow given his 11 league goals and 1 assist. F. Garces (Suspended) is sidelined, weakening the defensive unit. Top scorer Toni Martínez, also on 11 league goals with 3 assists, remains available to lead the line.

Impact Summary

Elche’s main scoring and creative threats are intact, but their depth in forward areas is reduced by the issues for Santiago, Boayar and Mir. Alaves, by contrast, lose a significant share of their attacking output with Boye out, placing even greater pressure on Toni Martínez to deliver in this crucial relegation battle.