Elche vs Alaves Match Preview: Injury Updates and Key Players

Match Context

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 on 36 points and currently in the relegation places.

Elche Availability

Elche have several concerns in attack. Y. Santiago (Knee Injury) is sidelined. A. Boayar (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. R. Mir (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful. None of Elche’s leading contributors in the league tables are ruled out: top scorer André Silva (10 goals) and leading creator Á. Rodríguez (5 assists, 5 goals) are both available, which preserves much of their attacking threat despite the doubts.

Alaves Availability

Alaves are hit by both injury and suspension. C. Alena (Yellow Cards) is sidelined. L. Boye (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. F. Garces (Suspended) is sidelined. The absence of L. Boye, who has 11 goals and 1 assist, is a major blow, especially alongside playmaker C. Alena’s suspension and defensive loss F. Garces.

Impact Summary

Elche retain their primary attacking core, with André Silva’s 10-goal output and Á. Rodríguez’s combined 10 goal contributions still available. Alaves, by contrast, lose 11 league goals from L. Boye alone, significantly reducing their scoring potential and placing greater pressure on fellow forward Toni Martínez (11 goals, 3 assists) to carry the attack.