 He played his first match as a professional on 26 August 2001, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2–2 home draw against UD Salamanca.After appearing in 23 matches in 2001–02, Elías was never utilized in the following season and moved to RCD Mallorca in January 2003, being assigned to the reserves in the third level.After a short loan stint at CD Logroñés, he moved to another reserve team, Albacete Balompié B in Tercera División.