In the 4th match of the Spain - LaLiga Santander 2022-2023 tournament, the Yellow Submarine dominated the match on Elche's territory and claimed a 4-0 victory. Gerard Moreno (25' 1st half), Giovani Lo Celso (35' 1st half), Francis Coquelin (43' 2nd half), and José Luis Morales (47' 2nd half) were the authors of the home team's overwhelming triumph.
Francis Coquelin was the standout player of the match. The Villarreal midfielder scored 1 goal and completed 6 successful passes.
Another important player in the match was Alfonso Pedraza. The Villarreal defender was influential, making 3 clearances.
The match was quite contested, with the fouls starting to accumulate. There were several bookings: Nicolas Jackson, Raúl Guti, Pere Milla, and Enzo Roco.
Villarreal's coach, Unai Emery, deployed a 4-4-2 strategy with Gerónimo Rulli in goal; Kiko Femenía, Raúl Albiol, Pau Torres, and Alfonso Pedraza in the defensive line; Yéremy Pino, Étienne Capoue, Dani Parejo, and Giovani Lo Celso in midfield; and Gerard Moreno and Nicolas Jackson up front.
On the other hand, Francisco Rodríguez's team lined up in a 4-4-2 formation with Edgar Badía in goal; Helibelton Palacios, Enzo Roco, Pedro Bigas, and Carlos Clerc in defense; Teté Morente, Raúl Guti, Omar Mascarell, and Álex Collado in midfield; and Lucas Boyé and Ezequiel Ponce in the forward line.
Referee Miguel Ortiz Arias was selected to officiate the match.
In the next match, the Yellow Submarine will visit Betis, and Elche will play at home against Athletic Bilbao at the Martínez Valero Stadium.
After the match, the home team has 10 points and is in third place in the standings, while the visitors have 1 point and occupy the nineteenth position in the tournament.