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Deportivo and Elche CF meet on La Liga opening day at Riazor

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 7:05 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Deportivo and Elche CF meet on La Liga opening day at Riazor

Summary

Deportivo La Coruna hosts Elche CF on August 17 for the first match of La Liga at Estadio Municipal de Riazor. Deportivo enters this match following a recent loss to Real Madrid in a friendly, while Elche secured a 3-0 victory against Toulouse in their pre-season. This matchup marks Deportivo's 47th participation in La Liga, facing off against Elche's 26th. The previous encounter between the teams saw Elche winning decisively 4-0. Factors like recent form and head-to-head statistics may influence the outcome as each team seeks to start their season effectively.

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By the Numbers

•Match date: August 17, 2026
•Deportivo's last match: lost 0-1 to Real Madrid
•Elche's last match: won 3-0 against Toulouse
•Last meeting: Elche won 4-0
•Deportivo's 47th La Liga participation, Elche's 26th

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What they're saying

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Deportivo and Elche CF face each other this Monday at the Estadio Municipal de Riazor on Match Day one of the La Liga. Deportivo mark their 47th participation in the competition, whilst Elche CF go in...
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