Elche Rallies Behind Its Team for First Division Survival

Elche City Council and the Federation of Supporters' Clubs launch an initiative to fill balconies with green and white flags, cheering on the team in the final matches.

Image of a green and white striped flag waving from a balcony in Elche.
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Image of a green and white striped flag waving from a balcony in Elche.

The Elche City Council has joined an initiative by the Elche CF Supporters' Clubs Federation to encourage residents to display green and white flags on their balconies, aiming for permanence in the First Division.

The campaign seeks to mobilize citizens for the final four matches of the season, considered crucial for maintaining their category in Spanish football. The initiative has the support of local institutions, which want to show the city's unity with its team.

"The strength of the institutions and an entire city dedicated to Elche CF is fundamental, especially in a match like this Saturday's, which is key for permanence. We must display that optimism, which is one of the keys and hallmarks of this city."

the municipal official
As part of this action, Elche CF flags have been displayed in various emblematic points of the city, such as the bridges, the side balcony of the City Council, and the Calahorra. Starting Monday, the Altamira Palace will also join this show of support. This gesture symbolizes the unity between the club and the supporters' clubs to achieve the goal of permanence.
Furthermore, the City Council will collaborate this Saturday with a Fan Zone at the stadium to welcome the team for the match against Alavés. 1,000 t-shirts with the slogan 'The stripe that unites us' have been prepared for the first attendees, reinforcing the sense of community and support for the team.

"We ask all Elche residents and all fans to put their flags on their balconies and flood all of Elche with the white and green colors. It is important that they come early to the stadium to cheer on the team and welcome them as they deserve."

a club spokesperson