Elche cruised to a 3-1 win at Espanyol thanks to a double from Fer Niño, with Víctor Chust also finding the net.

Germán Valera, who added the fourth goal and was named Player of the Match, orchestrated much of Elche's attacking threat throughout the contest. The result lifts Elche's confidence heading into the next round of La Liga fixtures, while Espanyol will look to regroup quickly.

Elche: Fer Niño 26′, Fer Niño 29′, Víctor Chust 72′ (OG), Germán Valera 78′

Espanyol 1-3 Elche