Elche secured a vital 2-1 home win against RCD Mallorca in Spanish La Liga at the Martínez Valero stadium, a crucial result in their battle to avoid relegation. The victory provides a massive boost for Elche's survival hopes in the top flight. Elche took the lead through a penalty in the first half, but Mallorca equalized just before the interval with a headed goal from a corner. The second half was a tense affair, with the winning goal coming from a defensive mix-up in the Mallorca box, allowing an Elche forward to poke the ball home. Mallorca pushed for a second equalizer and hit the post in the dying minutes, but Elche held on for a precious three points. This match result dramatically changes the look of the La Liga table at the bottom, lifting Elche out of the drop zone and leaving Mallorca looking nervously over their shoulders. The Elche coach called it a "historic win," while the Mallorca manager was critical of his team's defensive errors.