Elche, Spain – August 18, 2025. Na so La Liga don land again! This time, Elche go dey try their luck against Real Betis for their first top-flight match after dem demote from La Liga two seasons ago. Na Monday evening dem go clash, and we dey expect plenty drama.

Elche don come back to La Liga because dem finish second for Segunda Division last season. Meanwhile, Real Betis dey gloat as dem finish sixth for La Liga after dem reach Conference League final last season (not bad, abi?). But who go carry the day this time? Elche go sharp, dem won two friendlies this summer, so dem fit bring good vibes.

Na seven new players Elche bring come, but 10 don waka go away. They need to refresh their squad shaper, otherwise wetin dem go take do for dis competitive league?

For real, Elche don dey struggle anytime dem face Betis anyhow! Last time dem meet for February 2023, na 3-2 Betis carry body. But Elche don beat Betis 16 times for history – gatz give dem small confidence!

As for Betis, dem dey enter this match after dem lose their last two pre-season friendly matches. This season, dem don add seven new faces, but their big hope na Nelson Deossa wey dey shine like star! But no masterpiece without paint – dem necessity to fit get stronger squad with key players dey out for injury.

Elche dey miss Yago Santiago for injury, but dem fit use other players like Mourad El Ghezouani wey sabi score goals shortly. For Betis side, so many men dey out, especially player wey fit carry dem; no Isco, but Riquelme go fit shake things up.

Both coaches don talk say dem go like play positive football, so expect plenty ball play, as Elche go dey try hold their ground while Betis go push to score. Wetin you think, will we fit see plenty goals or na defensive display naim go take the day?

As dem prepare to enter this new chapter, one thing we sabi be say, matchday go dey sweet, and Elchezewe no wan miss their chance to impress. Betis go wan prove say dem dey for top too. All eyes dey on the field! E go sweet well!