Malaga Comeback at the Martínez Valero stadium

1-2 to Malaga CF, who were facing Elche CF in Matchday 16 of La Liga BBVA, making it two wins in a row for Javi Gracia’s men, who find themselves seventh in the table. Fran Escribá’s Elche, for their part, end the year bottom of the table.

With one of the few shots of a dull first half, Elche went ahead just before the break. The visitors were the more dangerous sides, with chances falling to Duda and Ricardo Horta, but keeper Tyton stood firm. The home side gradually grew into the game, and went ahead in stoppage time, David Lombán heading home Edu Albacar’s free kick to leave it 1-0 at the break.

But their lead was short lived, as Ignacio Camacho drew the visitors level with a shot that ricocheted in off the post. Elche fell back as Javi Gracia’s side went for the jugular. They got their reward in the 78th minute, with substitute Luis Alberto finishing off a fine move, making the final score 1-2.