Elche is a Spanish football club based in the city of Elche, in the province of Alicante. The club was founded in 1923 and has a rich history in Spanish football. Elche has had several successful periods throughout its existence, including multiple promotions to La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football. One of their major accomplishments was winning the Copa del Rey in the 1968-1969 season, defeating Athletic Bilbao in the final. The club's home venue is the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, which has a seating capacity of around 33,000 spectators. Elche is commonly known as "Los Franjiverdes," which translates to "The Green-Striped Ones," due to their traditional green and white striped kit.