Elche

American

[el-che] / ˈɛl tʃɛ /

noun

a city in E Spain.

Elche British

/ ˈɛltʃe /

noun

Catalan name: Elx. a town in S Spain, in Valencia: noted for Iberian and Roman archaeological finds and the medieval religious drama performed there annually: fruit growing, esp dates, pomegranates, figs. Pop: 207 163 (2003 est)

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Damaging draws in November against Elche, Rayo Vallecano and Girona steadily weakened Los Blancos' challenge and manager Xabi Alonso's status.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Including a top-flight loan spell with Elche, the Angola international has played 106 league matches across five years and has not played 90 minutes.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Los Blancos cut Barcelona's lead back to one point at the top of the table after the Spanish champions beat Elche on Saturday.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

Barcelona eased to a 3-1 win at Elche to move four points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday, with goals from Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

For all the shade dispersed by the palms, Elche merits its sobriquet, "the frying-pan"!

From Southern Spain by Calvert, A. F. (Albert Frederick)

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