Elche held Real Betis to a 1–1 draw on Monday, 18 August 2025, in the opening match of the La Liga 2025 season. Played at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero with a 19:00 UTC kickoff, the game was officiated by referee Victor Garcia Verdura of Spain. The visitors led 1–0 at half-time, but Elche fought back in the second half to secure a share of the points on Matchday 1.

For Elche, this result was a strong start to their campaign, earning a point against a side that finished in the top half of t...