Latest News About Elche C. F. - Valencia C. F.

Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reports.

Answer

• Valencia CF and Elche CF drew 1-1 in their La Liga meeting on January 9, 2026, with Pepelu converting a late penalty for Valencia to earn a point.[3][4]

Context and notable points

• The match at Mestalla finished 1-1 after Pepelu’s penalty levelled the game, with Valencia pushing late but unable to grab a winner.[4]
• In the same period, Elche had previously been involved in a closely contested clash with Valencia, including a 1-1 result in the La Liga round where Pepelu also featured for Valencia.[1][3]
• The broader context shows both clubs were fighting to improve position in La Liga, with Elche in the relegation battle and Valencia aiming to climb away from mid-table, as reflected in post-match analyses.[2]

Sources

• Valencia CF match report: Valencia CF draw 1-1 with Elche CF (Pepelu penalty).[4]
• La Liga match page for Valencia CF vs Elche CF (1-1).[3]
• Valencia CF match recap and related coverage (January 9, 2026).[1]

If you’d like, I can pull up more detailed stats (possession, shots, xG) from the same game or scan for more recent news since January.