On april 2026
Elche Ilicitano head into the final stretch of the season with the target within touching distance. The academy side have found consistency and, above all, built a competitive rhythm that gives them breathing room in the table: the team are sitting in mid-table and each matchday reinforces the feeling that survival in the Segunda Federación is there for the taking.
There’s a clear theme behind that progress: a recognisable team and day-to-day work. With Carlos Cuéllar in charge, Ilicitano have struck a balance that isn’t easy for a reserve side: competing to collect points while maintaining a real development environment for their players. The outcome is a more reliable group, with stronger mentality and the ability to manage games.
The hardest part remains: getting it over the line. But Ilicitano are arriving with what this league demands—points, confidence… and a working plan you can see every week.
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