In their La Liga clash, Elche CF looks to bounce back from a four-game winless streak against Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, fresh from a 2-1 victory over Villarreal. A victory for Elche will ease pressure on coach Juanfran, but Rayo's momentum could be disrupted if key forward Santi Castellano is unable to recover from a hip injury. This encounter promises an intriguing battle between two teams seeking to assert their dominance.