Kaizer Chiefs finished their tour in Spain without a win after losing 2-1 to LALIGA outfit Elche CF on Saturday evening.
The Soweto giants started their Spain tour with a 1-1 draw against Scottish giants Rangers last weekend, with Etiosa Ighodaro finding the back of the net, before Wandile Duba found the target as they drew 1-1 with Saudi Pro League outfit Al Kholood on Wednesday afternoon.
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Both encounters were tightly contested affairs but they came up against an Elche side who preparing for life in the Spanish top-flight once again after finishing 15th last season.
The LALIGA outfit got the opening goal after 22 minutes when Ali Houary picked up the ball and surged towards to the box before sending a fine finish into the far corner beyond goalkeeper Brandon Petersen.
Kaizer Chiefs were unable to find a way back into the contest in the first half and fell further behind on the stroke of halftime when Umaru Konare finished off a well-worked corner routine in the box.
The Soweto giants did give themselves some hope just before the hour mark, as Asanele Velebayi looks to be making the most of his pre-season by finding the back of the net, making it two goals and an assist in the off-season so far.
The Spanish outfit had a chance to restore their two-goal advantage with nine minutes to play after being awarded a penalty after Siphesihle Ndlovu fouled Nordin Al Lal, who took responsibility from 12 yards out but failed to convert the spot-kick.
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There would be no way back for Chiefs in the latter stages as they condemned to their first defeat of the tour in Spain, after back-to-back draws against Rangers and Al Kholood.
The Soweto giants will now head back to South Africa as they get ready to face Zimbabwean champions Scottland FC in the 2026 Toyota Cup on Sunday, 26 July.
